[HPforGrownups] OOtP: Kreacher's concoction?

[jennifer.r.junker at wellsfargo.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 66481


Hedge2staxy:

What if, similar to the theory that Neville's plant might have led 
some to behave with too much bravey, Sirius really was under the 
influence of some sort of potion that was given to him by Kreacher 
or, perhaps, put in a place where Sirius would accidentally ingest 
it ( maybe in a bottle of the liquor Sirius was drinking ).  

This raises the question of whether Kreacher can make or obtain such 
a potion.  Also, could Kreacher disobey his master so completely as 
to essentially poison him?  I don't think he could do that so 
directly.  I do believe, though, that Kreacher could purposefully 
place a potion so that Sirius unwittingly befuddles himself.

Me (Jennifer)

YES! I had the same thought when reading the book- and was actually puzzled
when this never became part of the story! Why else have the snippet about a
draught that is able to produce "hot-headedness and recklessness?"

The point about Kreacher- and his ability to harm his "master" is well
taken, however. It it possible for another family member to give orders to
Kreacher that he would have to obey? The Malfoys (and thus the Death Eaters)
know Sirius is in London.  Has someone gotten to Kreacher?

Jennifer