This potion issue has bugged me endlessly since reading the book as well. If you're interested in reading some of my random thoughts on it, they're HERE (http://www.livejournal.com/users/_grangergirl/50867.html#cutid1), along with some of my other HBP ramblings. The actual remarks about the potion that are most resembling what you're speaking of here are actually in the comments (there aren't too many to sift through, don't worry).
I like what you're saying about the potion possibly weakening a person in body and mind, making them easier prey. I completely agree with your veiws on the potion unlikely being a deadly poison. And your ideas about Kretcher's insanity are brilliant. Thanks for posting this. It's good to know I'm not the only one stuck on this plot point.
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This potion issue has bugged me endlessly since reading the book as well. If you're interested in reading some of my random thoughts on it, they're HERE (http://www.livejournal.com/users/_grangergirl/50867.html#cutid1), along with some of my other HBP ramblings. The actual remarks about the potion that are most resembling what you're speaking of here are actually in the comments (there aren't too many to sift through, don't worry).
I like what you're saying about the potion possibly weakening a person in body and mind, making them easier prey. I completely agree with your veiws on the potion unlikely being a deadly poison. And your ideas about Kretcher's insanity are brilliant. Thanks for posting this. It's good to know I'm not the only one stuck on this plot point.