[HPforGrownups] Musings About the Regulation of Potions

[Lucy Austin]

No: HPFGUIDX 32091

cindysphynx wrote:
> 
> Now that we've had an entire major plot twist rest on the use of a
> potion (polyjuice potion in GoF), I started wondering why it isn't
> regulated by MoM.  We're told that love potions are banned at
> Hogwarts, and that Veritaserum is strictly regulated by MoM.
> Polyjuice potion allows identity theft, and I can't think of any
> legitimate use for it except perhaps official uses such as spying and
> law enforcement.  Nevertheless, it appears that anyone is permitted
> to brew it up, even kids.
> 

But the kids weren't supposed to brew it up - they had to get teachers signatures to get hold of the book, brew it in a disused toilet, and steal ingredients to make it. Clearly the book being in the Restricted Section is *supposed* to stop anyone getting to it - except perhaps 7th years considering becoming spy wizards, Aurors etc.

Lucy, still missing one present for Christmas - help!

(actually, can I risk a Howler from the Moderators as it's Christmas? I'm in North London looking for a soft toy Fluffy - I know I saw one somewhere, but have since searched card shops, Woolworths and Toys R Us without succes - any ideas before I get shot down by Penny & co? Thanks!)


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