DH reread CH 13-14

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> Carol responds:

> All I can think of is that they should have used the Invisibility Cloak. Just using Nosebleed Nougats instead of Puking Pastilles wouldn't really solve all the ethical problems involved--though, admittedly, it would have been less unpleasant for the victim and less revolting for Hermione (who, presumably, won't resort to using them again).

Potioncat;
But, either an unstoppable nosebleed or persistent vomiting can kill a person. I can't get to the book, did I read here that Mr. Cattermole had gone to St. Mungo's? Good thing they were able to come up with an antidote. That's the frightening thing, how would the Trio get the other half of the candy to the victim? I presume JKR didn't intend for any of the victims to be in critical condition. Perhaps it seemed reasonable to her that the effects would wear off with time, but that's not how it was shown in the books.

For me, at the first read, the worst part about Mr. Cattermole was that he wasn't just anyone going to work, he was going to his wife's trial. Can't you imagine the fear he felt, not knowing what was happening to her? The feeling of having let her down, knowing that she would be frightened and wondering where he was? Was he afraid he might not get to see her again?