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

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Alina wrote:
> 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. 
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> 


Potioncat:
In my mind, if the prank had ended only with Severus being 
frightened, Remus would still have been hurt.  Because there was 
still a very big chance that Severus would have been announcing it 
all the way to DD's office.  And at that point, Remus' life would be 
very different.  The consequences to Snape being killed or bitten are 
even greater, to even more families.
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