When did Draco Imperius Rosmerta?/Seeds of Betrayal/LiD!Snape rides again

[pippin_999]

No: HPFGUIDX 149755


> Magpie
> I think the Cabinet was one thing that was absolutely secret, with 
> only Draco and Borgin knowing (and Borgin only a little).  I just 
> can't imagine that he had anyone actually physically helping him fix 
> it.  It seems important, somehow, that he did that on his own (making 
> him feel alone, having it all be on his shoulders, his wanting it to 
> be his triumph, explaining why it took so long).  I think the 
> reference to outside help fits bets if Draco is hinting about 
> Rosemerta and possibly whoever Imperiused her for him (like a gift!).  
> The story's over now, so I don't see much point to not revealing until 
> Book VII that there was someone else in the school.  I think the 
> Rosemerta story is supposed to go with Draco's claim to have help.  
> Revealing that Bella or someone did something outside the school is 
> more set up and takes less explaining post-HBP than someone in the 

Pippin:
It could be someone with access to Rosmerta and access to the school.
Interesting that JKR's website tells us that Lupin was (or was supposed
to be) stationed in Hogsmeade.

Someone had to check on Draco's progress and deliver news of 
Voldemort's displeasure. One of the things that make me more and
more positive that there is a traitor in the Order is that I don't have
to keep thinking up things for the traitor to do. Other people keep
doing it for me! 

Pippin