Snape's part in death of Sirius - Revised Time

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No: HPFGUIDX 108258

Asian_lovr2:

Well, I've already said I believe Snape did explain the situation to a
limited degree. How limited, however, we can't know. At this time, the
key is Harry thinks Sirius is in danger; Snape has evidence the Sirius
is Safe. Again, I concede that Snape realizes that Harry thinks Sirius
is in the DoM being held by Voldemort. Although, I suspect he has
reservations about his interpretation of what Harry said since it make
very little practical sense; Sirius and Voldemort, the two most wanted
men in the world, cavorting about the Ministy in broad daylight?
That's a bit 'iffy'.

Snow:

Snape is well aware of Harry's heroism attitude (in any situation) in 
saving someone which Snape himself has brought attention to on more 
than one occasion. Why should it be on Snape's authority to make a 
critical decision, rather than a decision by the majority of the 
Order? I do have another question though, when Snape checked to see 
if Sirius was at HQ, why didn't he inform Sirius at that point of 
Harry's vision, or did he neither tell him nor alert him? 


Asian_lovr2:

And, since Sirius is safe, and Harry is at the school in the custody
of Umbridge and the I-Squad, why would Snape need to ask for
assistance? As I said before, Sirius is home, Harry is at school, all
is right with the world. Although, I'm sure Snape was enjoying the
idea that Harry was in deep trouble with Umbridge. Maybe even enjoying
it a little too much.

Snow:
Why would Snape assume that Harry was safe in the "forbidden" forest 
with psycho woman who had just fired him for not having enough truth 
serum? Snape is on DD's side, right? Umbridge was the direct cause of 
DD leaving and McGonnagall being severely hurt (Snape's colleges), so 
why in heavens name would Snape trust that Harry would even possibly 
be safe with such a person? Sounds a bit suspicious to me! This is 
the one conflict that I have with Snape. Snape took way, way too much 
time in alerting the Order after everything that had happened to 
everyone involved.