Stinging Jinx Research Paper

I feel that the current classification of the Stinging Jinx as a Jinx is incorrect. Therefore, I firmly believe that the Stinging Jinx should be re-classified as a Hex. There are two major reasons why I have come to this conclusion and that is because of the definitions of both a jinx and a Hex and also because of the spells effects. If you really look at the defintion of a Hex, which is 'a stronger form of Dark Spell that causes moderate pain and can be seen as a major inconvenience', then this I believe more adequately describes the spell's effects.

For example, successfully casting the spell causes a stinging sensation on the target's skin which can result in scorch marks and swelling. In some extreme cases it can even cause the person's