[HPforGrownups] Re: Marauder's Map, A History; Wasn't Wormtail Worried?

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No: HPFGUIDX 113318

In a message dated 9/18/2004 3:10:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Snarryfan at aol.com writes:

> Kate:
> >It is never actually stated where Filch got the map from. it does 
> say that Fred and George nicked it from filches office. My guess is 
> yes, one of the Mauraders was caught with it, but Finch never figured 
> out how to activate it, so didn't notice the loss when the twins 
> stole it.
> 
> I think Remus said something about this *search the book*. Yes, in 
> POA:
> 
> "I happen to know that this map was confiscated by Mr Filch many 
> years ago"
> 
> Ok, it don't say exactly that its' from a Marauder, but it seem very 
> probable.

       I've always thought that the confiscation of the map and the prank are 
linked. My theory, admittedly unsupported by any cannon a present, is that 
Snape caused the confiscation, possibly from Lupin [hence his comment] and 
Sirius, in retaliation told Shape something along the lines of..."So you want to 
know what we were up to? Just go push the knot on the Whomping Willow tonight 
and follow the tunnel you'll find"

       The Prank also explains Snape's ease at believing Harry was off 
Hogwarts grounds, after all Snape KNEW about the Willow tunnel and that Harry's dad 
knew about it. Of course, there's no way Harry could have know of the tunnel 
without the Map and F&G, but Snape has proven to be not very logical and cool 
where Harry is concerned.

       The Other Cheryl


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