Harry, Draco and bathroom/ A couple of theories - Snape

[a_svirn]

No: HPFGUIDX 162347

> Carol:
> Draco didn't finish saying the spell. Consequently, no light shot out
> of his wand and Harry felt nothing. I'd say it's a safe bet that the
> spell didn't register. 

a_svirn:
Legally it wouldn't leave Draco off the hook. And priori incarnatium
isn't the only way to establish the truth.  

> Carol:
Nor did Snape know about it because Harry
> didn't say, "But, sir, he was trying to Crucio me." He merely said
> that he didn't know what Sectumsempra did, which was true (but not a
> good excuse for using it).

a_svirn:
Presumably, he wouldn't have to make a decision before he had a chance
to talk with Draco.

> Carol:
> That aside, it's McGonagall who raises the possibility that Harry
> could have been expelled (not charged with a crime). Although she's
> his Head of House and responsible for expelling him, she might well
> have gone along with Snape if he had suggested it. 

a_svirn:
And when did she ever go along with Snape's suggestions?