Why didn't the Longbottoms go into hiding?/Secret Keeper Switch

[romuluslupin1]

No: HPFGUIDX 111172

"mhbobbin" <mhbobbin at y...> wrote:
(snip)
> My original Post was in the context of the Longbottoms and whether 
> it was appropriate for Aurors to go into hiding. My point was that
> times were so dangerous that even Sirius Black had planned to go 
> into hiding--even prior to becoming the Secret Keeper. Not because 
> he was a coward but out of prudence. Better to be in hiding and be
> ready to fight another day. I was incorrect in my statement that 
> Sirius wanted to decline the SK job so he could go into hiding--I 
> was only focused on the concept that EVEN Sirius was planning to go
> into hiding so why couldn't Aurors hide their baby?

Romulus Lupin:
Thanks for clarifying. I'm afraid I jumped into the fray without 
thinking.

(snip)
> I think the decision process that led up to the fateful decision 
> to make Pettigrew the Secret Keeper--including the roles of the 
> Potters, Sirius, Peter and Remus (who Black admits to suspecting 
> was the spy) was what is critical to this part of the story. There
> are few moments where the entire story hinges on a decision and I 
> believe the decision to make Pettigrew the Secret Keeper --and 
> everything that led up to it and the immediate aftermath--is what 
> is most critical here.


Romulus Lupin:
I agree with you that the *decision* to switch SK is the crucial 
point. It's unfortunate Sirius chose to trust that rat, or his plan 
would have worked beautifully. Talk about wizards not having an ounce 
of sense...

Romulus Lupin