Askaban is no place for gentle souls

Is he mad or is everyone else mad? He would say everyone else, but he is decidedly biased, and his opinion can't be trusted since he is mad. Is the magic real, even if he says it is, and is he truly innocent? On the brink of insanity truths are put to the test, and lies are believed more often than not. But that is how life is normally, so he supposes it doesn't change a thing.