Draco's intent, Dementors and Boggarts

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Jason wrote:
> 
> As for what Draco was thinking....
> As I read the story the first time, I just imagined a teenager 
doing 
> something he thought would be funny (to himself and his friends). 
I 
> doubt he thought it through to killing Harry.


Potioncat:
Until today I never put Draco's prank and Sirius' prank together.  
Did either boy intend to kill the victim?  I don't know.  I don't 
think so.  Would either have been held accountable if the victim had 
been injured or killed?  I hope so.  

I believe Snape honestly thinks Sirius was trying to kill him. I 
don't think that Harry believes that Draco was trying to kill him.  
But I am picturing Professor Potter reminding Headmaster Snape 
that "he tried to kill me!" and Professor Snape replying, "My memory 
is as good as ever."  Or some such....

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