Professor Moody:
So, what curse shall we see first? Weasley!
Ron:
[scared]
Yes?
Professor Moody:
Stand!
[Ron does]
Professor Moody:
Give us a curse.
Ron:
Well... my dad did tell me about one. The Imperius Curse?
Professor Moody:
Oh, yeah, your dad would know all about that one. Gave the Ministry a lot of trouble at one time. Perhaps this will show you why.
[opens a jar full of spiders and picks one out]
Professor Moody:
Hello, my little beauty! Engorgio.
[the spider grows to a huge size]
Professor Moody:
Imperio!
[the spider begins hopping around the room, onto student's clothes, faces, etc. Everyone starts laughing]
Professor Moody:
Don't worry, she's completely harmless! If she bites... she's lethal!
[laughs with everyone]
Professor Moody:
Talented, isn't she? What shall I have her do next? Jump out the window?
[the spider jumps toward the window, which is closed, and slams into the glass. Everyone stops laughing at once]
Professor Moody:
Drown herself?
[the spider jumps to a pail of water and poises on the rim, ready to dive. Then he brings her back to his arms]
Professor Moody:
Scores of wizards and witches claimed that they only did You-Know-Who's bidding under the effects of the Imperius Curse. But here's the rub... how do we sort out the liars?
