a question about secret-keeping

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No: HPFGUIDX 79532

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "yvonne_davies2002" 
<InesitaSimpson at h...> wrote:
> Sirius didn't transfer the secret to Peter, he persuaded James to 
> make Peter his Secret Keeper.  Presumably, James called Sirius to 
> Godric's Hollow when he realised they were under attack.  

Fawkes:
I don't think the secret can be transferred...If it can, the spell 
wouldn't be nearly as effective. Plus, it couldn't have been in 
Sirius because he convinced the Potters to go for Peter Pettigrew 
instead... 

Laura:
Of course, you're both right.  I forgot the details of the switch.  
However, the question still remains valid-since Sirius once had the 
information, does he retain it when he is no longer secret-keeper?  
Assuming, that is, that Yvonne's scenario didn't take place (although 
it makes a lot of sense).