James as Stag

[pippin_999]

No: HPFGUIDX 34573

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "uilnslcoap" <devin.smither at y...> 
wrote:
  I can imagine a large dog and a werewolf 
> > > getting in and out.  But can you really picture a
> > > large stag with full set of prongs managing in the
> > > narrow 
> > > confines!!
> > 
> > 
> > So, yes, for lack of given direction, I have
> > *definite* problems with a 14- to 16-point buck (at
> > about 14 hh) wandering down that tunnel without a
> > *lot* of cursing and swearing on his part.
> 
> How about if, as they're marching down the tunnel together, 
James  goes first as a HUMAN, <snip> I sure the problem could 
have been worked 
> around.

I am sure it was JKR's intention to make the tunnel too small for 
James to negotiate as a stag. It would undermine the drama of 
James risking his own life to save Snape if James could have 
transformed.

Pippin