[HPforGrownups] Black vs. Pettigrew: Why was Black Laughing?

[Bethany]

No: HPFGUIDX 24622


--- cynthiaanncoe at home.com wrote:

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> Why would Black be laughing?  
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> I haven't heard this discussed before, and I can't
> figure it out.  
> Any help out there?
> 
Hello there! This has been brought up recently in the
postings. The general consensus among members was that
Sirius was in shock. If you think about it, it makes
sense. They were living in dark times to begin with.
Lord Voldemort's reign of terror had everyone doubting
everyone else. Then suddenly it appears that he has
disappeared. James and Lily Potter who are two of
Sirius's best friends are dead because another of
their friends; bumbling, weak, and quiet little Peter
Pettigrew has betrayed them. Worse still for Black is
that it was his idea to use Peter as secret keeper. I
think the only thing on his mind at that point (after
he knew Harry was safe) was to go after Peter and make
him pay either legally, or by killing him. He corners
Peter, then the spineless little *rat* cuts off his
own finger, loudly accuses Sirius of betraying the
Potters, and blasts the street and the Muggle
bystanders before changing into a rat. Sirius knows
how perfect the frame-up is and that he is headed for
Azkaban. I think, that if I were in his position I
would be laughing my head off as well. There is just
too much irony in the situation. It's not that
*anything* is actually *funny*, just that the whole
thing is so unexpected, that I believe Sirius is
reacting the only way he can, by laughing. I believe
also that it was a laugh completedy devoid of any
mirth; very bitter.
  I hope this has been of help to you.  :)
~Bethany

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