... the "Prank" ? Reverse Psychology & Impulsiveness

[arealin]

No: HPFGUIDX 99769

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> Sorry, Black deserved whatever the worst punishment available at 
the 
> time was. Apologists, take Snape completely out of the picture and 
> consider the consequences to *Lupin* if this 'prank' had gone 
> further.
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> 
> Mel

Finally someone brought up a point that's been bothering me ever
since the discussion on the ML began. Why doesn't anyone think of 
what Sirius' "joke" would've done to Lupin had James not interfered. 
I bet Sirius didn't think about it. I bet he had all the 
excuses, "Snape is probably too cowardly to go," "He'll turn 
back," "He'll run as soon as he hears the most muted howl." But what 
if? I for one, have little doubt that James put a stop to it more 
out of concern for Remus than anything else.

Alina.