Why did Harry use crucio on Bellatrix?
Matthew Cannon
Updated on January 18, 2026
Hermione used a Polyjuice potion to transform into Bellatrix Lestrange so they could gain access to the Lestrange Vault. While getting to the vault, the trio ran into Bogrod, a Goblin bank teller, and Travers, a Death Eater. To get them to participate in the heist as accomplices, Harry used Crucio on both figures.