#flemia

Mrs Potter stops, turning and glancing at Mr Potter. "Honey, do you know what belladonna is?" Sirius clears his throat and stands.

"Belladonna, or scientifically, Atropa belladonna, is a toxic perennial herbaceous plant from the nightshade family 'Solanaceae.' It can be incredibly dangerous to consume in large doses and can have detrimental health effects. It's commonly used in health potions as well as poisons." He stares down at his feet, waiting for them to tell him to sit.

Mrs Potter coughs, walking over and leaning against the island. "Sirius, have you consumed belladonna before?"

Sirius goes rigid, but he doesn't look up. "I don't know the right answer, ma'am. Je suis désolé." She clicks her tongue, walking over to him. "There isn't a right answer darling. I won't be upset with you either way."

It's a trap, it feels like a trap and Sirius knows it but something about her makes him unable to lie. "Yes, mother slips it into my food sometimes. It- It's to help build our immunity to poisons," he explains. "Am I in trouble?" Mrs Potter shakes her head.