Whither the Bezoar?

[Tonks]

No: HPFGUIDX 113995

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "mhbobbin" <mhbobbin at y...> 
wrote:
> And then I thought about the talisman that is mentioned repeatedly 
> in OotP. Is it possible--has it been theorized before--that the 
> talisman is not a figure of speech but something real? And if it 
is real, might it be a bezoar? This implies that Harry's life is 
> currently being threatened by poisons from unknown sources. Hard 
to believe as Dobby is working the kitchens... but am I way way way 
out on a limb to connect these dots in the most tentative way?
> 
> mhbobbin

Tonks here:

I don't think people wear bezoars. A talisman is like an amulet, but 
has a slightly different meaning or intent. It is a magical object 
that is worn. In a manner of speaking Harry's scar could be seen as 
an amulet I guess, but that is stretching it. But it is usually 
something with (to Muggles) strange markings that is worn. I have 
seen the time turner and there are strange inscriptions on it. If it 
has a purpose for more than turning time it could be a talisman. But 
I suspect that the inscription is for protection for the person 
using the time turner. I as remember, an amulet is used for 
protection, but a talisman is used to invoke as well as protect. 

Tonks_op