Veritaserum absolutely must be regulated in some way, shape or form. Even if it is difficult to prepare, there is the possibility that students could use it for untoward purposes, dishonest people could sneak it into people's drinks, et cetera.
There should be a way to determine if Veritaserum has been added to a drink. For example, perhaps a drink infected with Veritaserum could turn an unnatural color, instantly freeze into a block of ice or start to smell of unwashed socks--something to deter people from drinking it without knowing what is happening. If Veritaserum is administered, it should be with the full consent of the brewer and the taker.
Yes, in legal matters, there is a reason for the use of Veritaserum, but again, it must be done with the knowledge of all involved. If you can make the Unbreakable Vow with just words and wand, there has to be some way to sign a sort of consent form for the use of Veritaserum. Maybe the potion will refuse to be poured unless the consent form is signed. That way, people of all brewing levels can make the potion and use it, but only for Doing the Right Thing. Which is, of course, a very Hufflepuff thing to say.
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Date: 2012-09-21 01:15 am (UTC)There should be a way to determine if Veritaserum has been added to a drink. For example, perhaps a drink infected with Veritaserum could turn an unnatural color, instantly freeze into a block of ice or start to smell of unwashed socks--something to deter people from drinking it without knowing what is happening. If Veritaserum is administered, it should be with the full consent of the brewer and the taker.
Yes, in legal matters, there is a reason for the use of Veritaserum, but again, it must be done with the knowledge of all involved. If you can make the Unbreakable Vow with just words and wand, there has to be some way to sign a sort of consent form for the use of Veritaserum. Maybe the potion will refuse to be poured unless the consent form is signed. That way, people of all brewing levels can make the potion and use it, but only for Doing the Right Thing. Which is, of course, a very Hufflepuff thing to say.
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