DD's Penseive / Portrait

[Lyn]

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colebiancardi: 
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Which leds me to believe that was also the reason why DD talked to
Snape in the Forbidden Forest, where they argued, instead of DD's
office - I don't think DD wanted the portraits to overhear what he &
Snape were planning to do.  But why not?  Aren't the portraits
supposed to be at the beck & call of the headmaster/headmistress?  Is
DD worried that one of the portraits may be used for some other
purpose?  Or did he just wish any plans, such as what Snape needs to
do if something really bad happens(re: The Tower scene), not to be
revealed.

lyn:
The portraits have already been a big supporting role to the Order thus far, and I agree that they will have just as much impact in Book 7 because they're very useful, and can't get intercepted if they have a portrait elsewhere.
  I think maybe DD talked to Snape in the Forbidden Forest because either he didn't want to be questioned by the numerous paintings, or perhaps he had an idea one was untrustworthy... just because they are a past headmaster/mistress, doesn't necessarily mean anything, I would think they could still take sides, even though it is their duty to serve the present headmaster/mistress of the school. 
   
lyn