Ch. 81The Power of Veritaserum
Key Plot Points and Events
- Muya finds an unconscious man in the Hogwarts corridors and alerts Dumbledore.
- Dumbledore summons Snape to administer Veritaserum to the man, revealed to be Peter Pettigrew.
- Under the influence of Veritaserum, Peter confesses to betraying the Potters, framing Sirius Black.
Character Developments
- Muya demonstrates curiosity and bravery by staying to witness the Veritaserum interrogation.
- Snape shows a grim reaction to Peter's confession, hinting at a past connection with the Potters.
- Peter's true nature as a coward and traitor is revealed.
Significant Themes
- Truth and deception: Veritaserum forces Peter to reveal the truth, exposing the injustice against Sirius Black.
- Consequences of actions: Peter's betrayal led to the Potters' deaths and Sirius' wrongful imprisonment.
Character Interactions
- Muya and Snape: Despite their initial tension, they share a moment of understanding after Peter's confession. Muya decides to walk back to her dormitory with Snape.
- Muya and Tom: Muya shares the news of Peter's confession with Tom, who remains calm and collected.
- Muya, Harry, and Ron: Muya struggles with how to tell Ron about Scabbers' true identity. She decides to tell them later that day.