We think it’s likely that Voldemort can’t cast it, but Lucius and the Wizengamot do not, and the only information they have regarding it being a sign of altruism is Harry’s word on the subject.
It’s even more of a stretch to say that Lucius would be convinced that Harry is not Voldemort, because the Patronus alone isn’t enough evidence.
Point. Correction: It would eventually convince Lucius that Harry isnt pottermort once the implications have been worked out and someone else indepenantly verifies what the nessesary mindset is—likely by legimens on Hermonie. It still makes Harry and Herm indespensible right away.
We think it’s likely that Voldemort can’t cast it, but Lucius and the Wizengamot do not, and the only information they have regarding it being a sign of altruism is Harry’s word on the subject.
It’s even more of a stretch to say that Lucius would be convinced that Harry is not Voldemort, because the Patronus alone isn’t enough evidence.
Point. Correction: It would eventually convince Lucius that Harry isnt pottermort once the implications have been worked out and someone else indepenantly verifies what the nessesary mindset is—likely by legimens on Hermonie. It still makes Harry and Herm indespensible right away.