Harry & Seamus.

[shallowdwell]

No: HPFGUIDX 115903


> Finwitch:
> > Further, that Harry's required to 'prove his innocence' by giving
> > out the details is, in itself, against basic human rights. Sure, 
> > it makes it easier for people to believe him, but...

Magda:
> "Against basic human rights" - which ones?  And how exactly is
> providing evidence against basic human rights?


Perhaps the reference is to the familiar judicial principle "innocent 
until proven guilty."  

And then there is the Fifth Ammendment to the US Constitution, which 
ensures that individuals do not have to testify against themselves, 
lest they somehow incriminate themselves.  After all, when one is 
accused, even just of lying, anything they say may be used against 
them.  (I'm curious, does British law have similar provision?)

But that is in law.  In personal relations, it seems reasonable that 
Seamus would want more information.  Perhaps even so he could 
convince his Mom to lay off Harry. I don't think Seamus was trying to 
catch Harry up, but evidently Harry did.  His traumatic experiences 
since book 4 really impaired his judgment, IMO.

Pondering,

Andrea