The Prank (was: Snape vs. Sirius (was: Snape's Stubbornness)

[horridporrid03]

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>>Alla:
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>For that reason (holes in the story) I am very reluctant to say 
that Sirius planned to kill Snape.<
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Betsy:
I think most folks agree that Sirius was *not* planning on killing 
Snape.  I *do* think that if James hadn't intervened the Prank would 
have *ended up* killing Snape.  And I think that *Snape* thinks 
Sirius tried to kill him - hence the grudge.  But I don't think 
murder was what Sirius intended.

>>Alla: 
>Can someone give me a realistic speculation of mechanics of the 
Prank, because right now it is very hard for me to imagine.<
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Betsy:
I can think of several - actually, I've read several in fannon.  
Sirius pretends to let something slip where Snape can overhear.  
Snape, not realizing he's been set up, thinks he's learned something 
vital that could get James and Sirius expelled.  Sirius fakes a fit 
of rage and "says too much."  Again, Snape thinks he's learned 
something, not realizing he's been set up.  Sirius notices Snape 
sneaking around after him and leads him to the Whomping Willow.  
Snape thinks he's spied something out, doesn't realize he's being 
played.

There's many more where that came from, but really, it's not *that* 
difficult to get someone to go where you want them to go.  80's teen 
movies are *filled* with pranks of that sort.  It doesn't 
necessarily call for Sirius baldly telling Snape that there's 
something interesting located under the Whomping Willow.

Of course, this is all guess-work.  The final resolution is up to 
JKR. :)

Betsy