when did the prank take place?

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No: HPFGUIDX 83340

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "kiricat2001" <Zarleycat at a...> wrote:
> > 2. What if the 'Prank' was the first overt clash between Snape and 
> the Gang?
> 
> Not if it took place when they were 16...
> 
> And, if we assume that Dumbledore spoke the truth to Harry in PoA 
> (don't swallow your tongue, Kneasy!), then he (DD) didn't know about 
> it and thus, probably didn't actively encourage WPP in their 
> efforts.  I know, he spent time dropping all sorts of hints in their 
> hearing and then turned a blind eye to whatever they might have been 
> up to...
> 
> Marianne

I appreciate the points you make, but (no, BUT) I have this itch (tasteful
comments only, please).

Just *why* did Snape listen to Sirius and go down that tunnel?
What did Sirius say to/tell Snape?

If there had been trouble between them already I can't see Snape being
gullible enough to accept his word without severe doubts about motive.
If there  had already been trouble, I can't imagine them talking on any
sort of level except the exchange of insults.

Lack of previous hostile action is the only plausible explanation I can 
come up with, even if the evidence tends to counter it.

I suppose that DD must tell the truth sometimes, even if accidentally.
He keeps wittering on about truth being precious and everytime he
does I remember Churchill's quote  "In wartime, truth is so precious 
she must constantly be attended by a bodyguard of lies." 
And this is a war.

That sums up my feelings about him and what he says.

Kneasy