RE-I don't expect a complete bloodbath and a Question

Mon Jan 6 21:41:41 UTC 2003

No: HPFGUIDX 49306

Cathy N wrote....

> I have a question now.
> Why when Sirius Black was caught by the MOM after they thought he
killed Wormtail(Peter Pettigrew) and a street full of muggles and
betrayed James and Lily was he not given Veritaserum(Truth serum).
> Surely he denied the charges against him?  So it would have been the
most logical course of action to take.

I have often thought about this question. Why is veritserum not used
more often in WW trials. My only thought is that it might be
comparable to a ploygraph machine of our world. While they are a
strong indicator of the truth and can get someone to tell the truth,
they are not permissible in court. i understand that there is a great
difference between veritaserum and a polygraph test, but it might work
along the same theory.

any opinions?

klingerji