[HPforGrownups] OotP: Hogwarts under Umbridge

[Danger Mouse]

No: HPFGUIDX 75418

Nemi:
Oh wow that's a great image.  And slipping into his hand a slip of paper with 
names on it, or plans, or even a warning.

Slytherins doing what Slytherins do best, being sneaky.  Following their head 
of house footsteps and being a spys amonsgt their own.

Dan:
Exactly. Precisely it. Many people are so upset that the Slytherins haven't made a stand, but that is not what Slytherins do. As someone who would most definately be in this house, it would be supremely stupid for someone who is part of a house full of mini-Death Eaters, who opposes them to say so outright. You will live with these people for five to seven years. Imagine the hell they could put you through if you were to say on Day Two, "Wait... we hate her because she's muggle-born? That's STUPID!" For people who "save their own skins," and are supposed to be sly, cunning, and tough, that would be insane if they want to be of any use in the future to the good side. These good Slytherins must have a very good plan. Just like Snape, these Slytherins, by not being rash and passionate, have the unique ability to keep playing the part that will get them furthest and deepest in. Anyone can say, "Malfoy, you're a tedious little worm, whose more irritating qualities make tropical skin diseases look like scented hand lotion." Only a Slytherin can spy and learn. 
-Dan

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