Shared Pensieves? (was Re: Snape's access to DD office?)

gopotter2004 gopotter2004 at yahoo.com
Sat Jul 31 01:14:54 UTC 2004


No: HPFGUIDX 108246

> I saw the Pensieve as a temporary memory-holder: the user takes the 
> memories out of his or her mind for a time and then replaces them 
> when done. In that sense, people could easily share a Pensieve, 
> handing over the empty vessel to the next person to use.
> 
> Lorel


What I have always found curious is why wizards don't seem to use them
in trials to prove innocence (or guilt). I suppose it's because the
remember-er could skew the memories (something that I feel may have
affected Harry's view of his father in Snape's mind.)

Becky





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