one does wonder how he's going to respond to a request from his most hated pupil that his most resented adversary is apparently in grave danger
However, Snape cannot fail to know what "He" means, as in "He's got Sirius..." No matter what he feels about Sirius or Harry, if he is truly on "our" side, then he's not going to let that go unreported. (It also makes me wonder if Snape received a tattoo summons to join Voldemort's entourage at the MoM, and how he responded to that, if so. And if not, why not?)
one's moved to wonder how exactly, Umbridge is going to ensure that Cornelius continues to remain in blissful ignorance when she's about to cast an Unforgiveable before multiple witnesses?
There were multiple witnesses as to the truth about Sirius, but as Dumbledore pointed out, the word of teenagers isn't going to hold up nearly as well as the word of others. Recall how Fudge views Harry and co - he's not likely to believe them, no matter how many of them there are. And even if he *were* to believe what teens say, in Umbridge's case, there's an equal number of people ready to uphold her word - her Inquisitorial Squad. So, I think Umbridge was pretty safe, unfortunately. I am, however, horrified - carving into people's hands is terrible but not illegal. Crucio is, well - does she really think it's worth risking a life in Azkaban??
Surely Umbridge didn't pour the entire bottle of Veritaserum into Harry's tea during their last chat?
I wouldn't put it past her - she's clearly blinded where Harry is concern, and probably didn't think twice about whether or not Snape could whip up more, ready to do her bidding. My impression of Umbridge is that she is not necessarily a particularly talented witch. It is not clear whether she bewitched that quill or bought it already bespelled. There is never any indication she can do extensive magic of any sort. Yes, she threatens Crucio - but could she pull it off? Or is it not really complex magic, as long as you mean it?
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Date: 2009-09-26 01:18 am (UTC)However, Snape cannot fail to know what "He" means, as in "He's got Sirius..." No matter what he feels about Sirius or Harry, if he is truly on "our" side, then he's not going to let that go unreported. (It also makes me wonder if Snape received a tattoo summons to join Voldemort's entourage at the MoM, and how he responded to that, if so. And if not, why not?)
one's moved to wonder how exactly, Umbridge is going to ensure that Cornelius continues to remain in blissful ignorance when she's about to cast an Unforgiveable before multiple witnesses?
There were multiple witnesses as to the truth about Sirius, but as Dumbledore pointed out, the word of teenagers isn't going to hold up nearly as well as the word of others. Recall how Fudge views Harry and co - he's not likely to believe them, no matter how many of them there are. And even if he *were* to believe what teens say, in Umbridge's case, there's an equal number of people ready to uphold her word - her Inquisitorial Squad. So, I think Umbridge was pretty safe, unfortunately. I am, however, horrified - carving into people's hands is terrible but not illegal. Crucio is, well - does she really think it's worth risking a life in Azkaban??
Surely Umbridge didn't pour the entire bottle of Veritaserum into Harry's tea during their last chat?
I wouldn't put it past her - she's clearly blinded where Harry is concern, and probably didn't think twice about whether or not Snape could whip up more, ready to do her bidding. My impression of Umbridge is that she is not necessarily a particularly talented witch. It is not clear whether she bewitched that quill or bought it already bespelled. There is never any indication she can do extensive magic of any sort. Yes, she threatens Crucio - but could she pull it off? Or is it not really complex magic, as long as you mean it?