Potion Of the Month
By Sam
This month's issue of SOUP focuses on finding out information about each other, and I must say that everyone has been quite agreeable and forthcoming about doing this. It's been fun, and I hope all of you enjoy discovering new facts about members of the SOUP staff.
Things are not always this easy, however. There may be times when you need to find out some important information and the person you are talking to simply isn't cooperating at all. They are either refusing to answer your questions or are clearly lying. What do you do when that happens?
Well, there is a potion which will help you handle that situation easily, and that's why it is the featured potion for this month. It is called Veritaserum, and is the most powerful truth serum ever invented. It forces the person who drinks it to answer any questions they are asked truthfully, although you should be aware that there are a few people who may be able to resist. Chances are you won't have to worry about that though, as these few people are highly skilled in legilmancy and occulmancy and you are not likely to encounter any of them. The potion is rather heavily controlled by the Ministry of Magic, but if you want to uncover the truth strongly enough I'm sure you will be able to figure out a way to get some. There are ways.
Veritaserum is a clear, colorless and odorless potion which is very hard to distinguish from ordinary water. The potion is very difficult to produce, as it must mature for a full lunar phase before it is ready. Once you get a bottle of it you will be able to use it for some time, as only three drops are enough to force a person to reveal all their secrets to you. It can be mixed with any drink, so it will be quite simple for you to use and force the truth out of anyone who is lying to you. Once you have it, you will never have to worry about anyone lying to you again. And isn't that a good feeling?