The Blame Game (WAS: Snape and McGonagall)

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No: HPFGUIDX 33609

It is possible that we are too philosophical in our desire to 
assign blame. I also didn't understand why McGonagall could not act - 
even 3rd year Harry was able to temporarily hold off a dementor.   
One would have thought - listening to McGonagall shout at Fudge about 
bringing "that thing in here" - that she had no magical powers at 
all!
As I read Crouch's potion induced confession, I pictured a trial in 
book 5 - where Harry would identify Malfoy, Crabbe & Goyle as Death 
Eaters - in conjunction with Crouch's confession. I was very upset 
when Crouch received the dementer's kiss and would therefore be 
unable to take part in my scenario. Then I realized - formulaic as 
it was - it was necessary to create some question about the return of 
Voldemort - so that the furtive battle could begin anew.  

This could not have happened if Crouch could still tell his story.

Bonnie