But this part is not strong enough:
“Oh, well, I’ll just explain it to Hermione and she’ll be able to testify under Veritaserum that I can do it.”
They could claim Hermione being able to testify under Veritaserum is only enough to prove that Harry could convince her, not that the thing itself was true.
It’s more ethically dubious, but in theory he could do it to one person who could cast the Patronus Charm, have them testify under Veritaserum that they were no longer capable of it as a consequence of what Harry told them, then Obliviate them of the specifics- even if it doesn’t restore their ability, at least it prevents them from affecting anyone else. Then the issue is proving they’re not Occlumens.
But it’s not like I’m advocating this idea, or anything.
Yeah, I kinda lost track of which part of the conversation this was- Amelia Bones would be useful as the Head of the DMLE, which presumably runs the prison system (thus would be in a position to suggest / implement a Dementorless Reformation). Plus she’s always surrounded by subordinate Aurors who can cast a Patronus, so it wouldn’t put her in much immediate danger.
Plus I kinda half-subscribe to the theory that she killed Narcissa.
Got it.
But this part is not strong enough: “Oh, well, I’ll just explain it to Hermione and she’ll be able to testify under Veritaserum that I can do it.”
They could claim Hermione being able to testify under Veritaserum is only enough to prove that Harry could convince her, not that the thing itself was true.
It’s more ethically dubious, but in theory he could do it to one person who could cast the Patronus Charm, have them testify under Veritaserum that they were no longer capable of it as a consequence of what Harry told them, then Obliviate them of the specifics- even if it doesn’t restore their ability, at least it prevents them from affecting anyone else. Then the issue is proving they’re not Occlumens.
But it’s not like I’m advocating this idea, or anything.
ETA: Oh! He could do it to Amelia Bones!
Or even Dumbledore.
Someone who isn’t likely to be Veritaserum-proof is probably a better candidate for this plan.
You’re right, but I’d expect Bones to be Veritaserum-proof as well.
Maybe McGonagall?
Yeah, I kinda lost track of which part of the conversation this was- Amelia Bones would be useful as the Head of the DMLE, which presumably runs the prison system (thus would be in a position to suggest / implement a Dementorless Reformation). Plus she’s always surrounded by subordinate Aurors who can cast a Patronus, so it wouldn’t put her in much immediate danger.
Plus I kinda half-subscribe to the theory that she killed Narcissa.