OOP: Snape/James/Sirius

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No: HPFGUIDX 63543

steffy07 wrote:
>> Since in Snape's memory, we hear Lupin speaking of being a 
werewolf, then has the infamous "prank" were Sirius tried to get 
Snape killed already taken place? [edit]<< 

MadameSSnape (Sherrie) replied:
> No.  OWLs are end of fifth year; the "Prank" took place in sixth 
year.<

steffy07 continued:
>>If so, then surely no one will argue that a little hex from James 
is no big deal considering it was him that saved Snapes life.<<
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Hmm.  That whole scene of torment and humiliation was hardly 
a "little hex."

James and Sirius, unprevoked, set-upon Snape simply because they were 
bored stiff.  

Truth be told, the image of an out-numbered, young Snape literally 
choking on soap bubbles while he was helplessly immobilized was 
actually pretty disturbing and traumatic...and then there was the 
whole subsequent humiliation...ouch.

Equally disturbing was James' justification:  "It's more the fact 
that he [Snape] exists."

And Remus, despite his disapproving of the actions and being a 
prefect to boot, sat-by and did nothing (which now explains why Snape 
would later assume Remus was in on the "prank").

BM