Sirius’s non-trial; Veritaserum; Favorite Characters

[Penny & Bryce Linsenmayer]

No: HPFGUIDX 19615

Hi all --

I've got a full in-box of HP posts I wanted to respond to -- apologies
if some of this is relatively old hat to the rest of you (Elizabeth has
...er .... not been sleeping much lately hence my absence from the
computer).

SIRIUS -- TRIAL & EVIDENCE (VERITASERUM)

Amy Z wrote:

> Re: Dumbledore's testimony:  I thought perhaps Dumbledore was just
> quietly called in by Magical Law Enforcement, who wanted to pack
> Sirius straight off to Azkaban but also wanted to check their facts
> behind the scenes.  He said, "'Fraid so, I'd never have thought it of
> Sirius, but there's no denying he was their Secret Keeper," and they
> said, "Great, that's all we need to know," slam (door), splash (key
> into sea).

Yes, that's more or less the take that Carole & I gave it in our fanfic
(A Sirius Affair) -- shameless self-promotion.  <g>  Siriously, yes -- I
do think there was some sort of evidentiary proceeding in which
Dumbledore would have given evidence of Sirius' status as the Potters'
Secret-Keeper.  It just didn't rise to the level of an actual trial.

Veritaserum -- For our fanfic, we decided that it's likely that
veritaserum is regarded with some skepticism as far as evidence in a
court of law.  I like Amanda's thoughts that maybe it's relativey rare
and perhaps even is only available in small quantities from the most
skilled potions masters.  I do hope JKR will eventually address the
issue of veritaserum head-on in a later book.  Does it reveal subjective
truth or objective truth?  When was it invented/discovered/concocted the
first time?  Why wasn't it used to clear Sirius? Why couldn't Voldy have
used it to be sure none of his Death Eaters were spies?  There are
multiple potential plot holes that the introduction of veritaserum
raises.  I hope she'll address them!

FAVORITE CHARACTERS:

Ebony wrote:


> There are a thousand and one other reasons why I like Harry the best, and
> when I re-read canon over the upcoming weeks, I'm sure I'll rehash them all.
>
> >And green eyes with dark hair?  I've said this before, but
> >if I was his classmate, I would have wanted to go the Yule Ball with
> >Harry too.
>
> LOL!  Take a number, sister.    Sacrilege again, I suppose... Harry
> definitely plays second fiddle to Draco in fanon, and takes a backseat to
> Ron amongst certain contingents, but I'm proud to be in the minority on this
> issue.
>
Ebony and I seem to be in the minority on many issues, eh?  I too am a
huge Harry fan!  Canon Harry *and* fanon Harry.  I too have said again &
again how Hermione is my favorite character of all, but in actuality, it
may be more accurate to say that Hermione is my favorite character of
them all, excepting Harry.  How can you not *love* the hero of the
stories?  Especially when he's such a loveable hero.  <g>

I'm really enjoying the Nature of Evil thread too.  I've just been
informed that the baby is up ... ready for her bath & a late night
snack.  So, my thoughts on that thread will need to wait until tomorrow!

Happy Memorial Day to the Americans!

Penny



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