Can you block the Avada Kedavra spell?

There is no direct way to block the Avada Kedavra curse directly with a counter curse. One can dodge it or use magic to put something physical in its path. This battle scene is quite consistent with what Rowling laid down about the curse.

How can Avada Kedavra be blocked?

No spell can block it. It can only be dodged, and avoided. But in case of Harry and Voldemort, since they shared a connection, Voldemort’s Avada Kedavra was blocked by Harry with an Expelliarmus.

Can Expelliarmus be blocked?

It is possible to stop Expelliarmus with Protego. Protego is a the Shield Charm that is capable to stop little Charms and Spells.

Did Expelliarmus actually block the Killing Curse?

The wand responded to the ‘Expelliarmus’ from its true owner and flew out of Voldemort’s hands and he was killed by his own backfiring curse. Expelliarmus didn’t actually block the killing curse! This wasn’t the only instance where the Elder wand didn’t work against Harry.

How do you use the Killing Curse in Harry Potter?

Used it to disarm Stan Shunpike during the Battle of the Seven Potters. Used it to disarm Gregory Goyle during the Skirmish in the Room of Requirement. Used it to kill Lord Voldemort by rebounding his Killing Curse. Used it during a duel with Draco Malfoy, while in his home.

Why did Harry let Voldemort kill him with the Killing Curse?

On 2 May during the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry willingly let Voldemort hit him with the Killing Curse, in order to be rid of the piece of Voldemort’s soul he harboured at the time.

Can the Killing Curse be dodging or blocked?

The Killing Curse could be dodged or physically blocked by an object, such as the statues Dumbledore animated to protect Harry Potter during his duel with Voldemort after the Battle of the Department of Mysteries. The Killing Curse was known to be unblockable, as once it stroke the living victim, it almost always resulted in immediate death.