[HPforGrownups] Punishment vs Consequences (WAS: So Why didn't Dumbledore Punish Sirius?)

[Sherry Garfio]

No: HPFGUIDX 48300

I wrote:
> Does anyone know of any such consequence of the Prank?

And Irene responded almost before I hit "Send":
> But of course! Huge, karmic consequences - when he was framed, everyone,
> including Dumbledore and his friend Lupin believed it without a trial. If it
> was not for the prank,
> maybe there would have been someone who said - "Hang on, Sirius the
> murderer? What an absurd idea, let's at least  hear his explanations".
> 
> Irene

Erm.  Oh yeah.  Duh.  I was looking for something more immediate and directly
connected, being in my parental "Natural and Logical Consequences" mode.  You
are absolutely right!  Thank you!

Sherry


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"The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above-average drivers."

      -Dave Barry, "Things That It Took Me 50 Years to Learn"

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