James the Berk?

[huntergreen_3]

No: HPFGUIDX 105758

Kneasy wrote:
>>Given what we know about Snape, is that credible?
He has information that would get Lupin, Sirius, James, Peter
and DD into really serious hot water and he'd probably end up
looking like a hero to concerned parents - and he does nothing.

How did DD 'persuade' him to co-operate? Threaten to expel him?
Wouldn't work - it would give Snape even more incentive to pop
round to the Daily Prophet offices to offer an exclusive - "Cover-up
at Hogwarts! DD expels pupil whose sole concern was the safety
of fellow students! Board of Govenors to investigate!"<<

HunterGreen:
Well that's not *entirely* true. If Snape was on the grounds after 
dark then he's breaking *that* rule. Certainly not as bad as sending 
a fellow student to be mauled to death by one of your best friends, 
but not angelic either.
I to would like to know how on earth Dumbledore convinced Snape to 
keep his mouth shut. Maybe rather than threatening him with something 
he offered him something. I'll bet it felt REALLY good when Snape 
finally spilled the beans at the end of PoA, he kept that secret for 
a LONG time.
(btw, excellent imaginary Snape/Sirius conversation)