[HPforGrownups] The Dark Mark as Evidence

[Taryn Kimel]

No: HPFGUIDX 60555

> Jennie Wrote:

> I woke up with a start this morning, as this idea popped into my head.
>
> Now that everyone knows about the Dark Mark being used as a magical tattoo
on
> the Death Eaters, (after GoF) why can't the Ministry of Magic check Sirius
Black
> for the tattoo and clear him?
>
> Such evidence would not be dispositive (legalese for complete proof)
evidence, as
> the mark could potentially be removed, but it would be significant
evidence in his
> favor.  Especially since the common belief about Sirius is that he was
Voldemort's
> right hand and possible successor.  Surely the alleged deputy dark lord
would
> carry the mark?
>
> Interesting, although not unexpected, that Snape who also bears the mark
never
> mentioned this to Dumbledore.  Or if he had, even more curious that
Dumbledore
> has not suggested examining Black in this way.
>
> Of course, if I was Black on the run, I would not necessarily turn myself
in to be
> examined.  Far too likely that Fudge would have the Dementor's Kiss
> administered before the mark could be verified, a la Crouch, Jr.
>
> some little musings, a poor substitute as I wait for OOP
>

Izaskun:
Well, you have a point. Another thing that has been bothering me for quite a
long time is that Sirius talked to Fudge while in Azkaban. THat's when he
got to see the picture of the Weasleys in the paper and recognized Peter. My
question is: If the Minister talked to him, why didn't he try to explain the
truth, or at least ask him permision to talk to Dumbledore? This would have
helped. And other thing that surprises me is that everyone thought Sirius
was Voldemort's right hand, but he was simply sent to Azkaban, no trial, no
chance to explain himself and what's more strange, no interrogatory.
Voldemort's right hand should know a great deal about the Death Eaters and
V's plans, yet no one tried to get that kind of information from him.
Weird, isn't it??

Me:
I think that Sirius just feels so overwhelmingly guilty that, in a way, he believes he deserves to be staying in Azkaban. And after living so long with the Dementors, he wouldn't have any hope that trying to talk to Fudge would do any good. Only when he sees the picture of Peter does he gain the push needed to escape.

--Taryn

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