Why didnt they use Veritaserum on Sirius?

J.K. Rowling suggested, on her old website, that Veritaserum was not commonly used in criminal trials because it “works best upon the unsuspecting, the vulnerable and those insufficiently skilled,” such as the incapacitated Barty Crouch, Jr. at the end of Goblet of Fire.

Can Veritaserum be resisted?

Yes, it can be resisted through a number of methods including taking the antidote and Occlumency. The notes from J.K Rowling states that Veritaserum works best on the unsuspecting, the vulnerable, and those insufficiently skilled (in one way or another) to protect themselves from the effects.

Why did Voldemort lure Harry to the Department of Mysteries?

It took place on 18 June 1996, after the powerful Dark Wizard Lord Voldemort secretly lured his archenemy Harry Potter to the Department of Mysteries inside the British Ministry of Magic in London in an effort to obtain the prophecy concerning his futuristic defeat at Potter’s hands, as the young wizard was the one …

Why didn’t they take Harry to the ministry?

They wanted to break the protective charm Lily gave Harry early, instead of waiting for it to break. They knew that Death Eaters had infiltrated the Ministry, so they didn’t want to travel in a way the Ministry could track them.

Why is Veritaserum illegal?

Since some wizards and witches can resist its effects while others cannot, Veritaserum is “unfair and unreliable to use at a trial” and cannot be used as definite proof of guilt or innocence.

What are the ingredients of Veritaserum?

Known ingredients Jobberknoll feathers were a known ingredient of Truth Serums. Veritaserum was the most powerful Truth Serum there was. It was a colourless, water-like fluid. Three drops was enough to force the drinker to reveal their deepest secrets.

Can Occlumency stop Veritaserum?

In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Snape says that Veritaserum would make even Voldemort spill his darkest secrets. This is most likely an exaggeration meant to intimidate Harry, as Occlumency can be used as a defence against it.

Did Voldemort trick Harry in Order of the Phoenix?

The fact that he was caught completely off guard made him think that Harry was a very good strategist. Before that night, he thought he was manipulating a helpless teenager. But after the battle at the Ministry he (wrongly) concluded that it was Harry who had manipulated him, making him think he was an easy target.