The Prank on Snape

[irishwynch at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 114203

While my radio has been out in my car these past few months I've been 
listening to PoA (over and over again :) ),  One of the things that stood out for me, 
and this goes to some current threads, is the whole "Prank" incident and 
Snape's interputation.  I hope I'm not rambling here but stay with me.  First we 
hear about Snape having a debt to James because he saved Snape from Lupin.  
Then Snape elaborates the tale by telling Harry that James only did it to save 
his own skin.  Later still we hear a more complete version from Lupin in the 
Shrieking Shack where he also adds how Snape particularly hated James of the four 
of them.  Where this bothers me is that James didn't have anything to do with 
sending him to the Willow.  So why can't Snape accept the fact that he really 
does owe him a debt of gratitude and why does he really hate James so much 
more than the others?  If it were I, Sirius would be the most hated one.  One 
more thing, I don't agree with the idea that Snape knew Lupin was a werewolf 
before entering the tunnel.  He was still too curious to find out what was going 
on down there, what sane person would take such a risk.  Oh oh oh oh, and one 
more thing.  Where was Ms Pomfery while all this is going on.  The book reads 
that Snape followed them both to the Whomping Willow but it doesn't mention 
her returning before Snape enters.  Do you suppose she just leds Lupin to the 
entrance or does she take him all the way to the Shack?  Thanks for letting me 
vent.

Marla


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