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

[melclaros]

No: HPFGUIDX 99792

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "pippin_999" <foxmoth at q...> 
wrote:

> But there has to be more to it than Snape being told how to get in 
> to the tunnel. Surely Snape left to his own devices would 
> investigate the tunnel when Remus *wasn't* likely to be in it. 
> Sirius, or somebody,  had to arrange for Snape to enter at the 
> proper time. And that just doesn't sound like Sirius. I can 
believe 
> him capable of homicide--or a stupid joke--but premeditation is 
> not his style. 


I agree premeditation, as in plotting Snape's murder over the course 
of several weeks is not his style, but luring Snape into the 
passageway 'on a whim' while knowing he was putting him in mortal 
danger most certianly *is* his style. 
This from JKR's most recent webchat:


Kyla: What made Sirius decide to send Snape to the Willow?
JK Rowling replies -> Because Sirius loathed Snape (and the feeling 
was entirely mutual). You'll find out more about this in due course.


Yes, there's more. There's always more,  but this is an *unusually 
clear* answer from Ms. Rowling. No 'um's or 'er's here. Sirius sent 
Snape into the willow because he hated him.

You pointing out that PMWP were facing expulsion anyway puts and 
even more chilling face on the whole thing. 'Well we're getting 
chucked out anyway, might was well go out with a real bang!' 
Hey, what's one accidental murder when you're already going to be 
expelled for endangering an entire village?

Mel