Harry Potter (books) plot hole - am I missing something?

Question

In book 5, we learn Dumbledore was secret keeper (via the Fidelius charm) for number 12 Grimmuald Place. Moody gave Harry a note (from Dumbledore) giving the secret. In addition, in book 6, we learn that those who learn the secret (from the secret keeper) can see whatever is hidden but not reveal the secret. This is explained by Snape having access to number 12 Grimmuald place (still book 5, partially book 6 (Snape tells Bellatrix he cannot reveal the location of the Order of the Phoenix HQ since he is not secret keeper).
So far, it is fine.
Fast forward to book 7. Dumbledore is already dead, and all the people who learned the secret became secret keepers. At this point, Snape CAN reveal the secret to the Death Eaters (as part of his disguise, I understand that in the end we learn he worked for Dumbledore). So the 2 plot holes are:
1) Why would Snape (in trying to keep his disguise) not reveal the location to the Death Eaters now that he COULD (since he became a secret keeper)?
2) When Yaxley held on to Hermione when she disapperated from the ministry, we learn she revealed the secret to him. However, by the rules of the Fidelius charm, Yaxley would not be able to divulge the location of the HQ of the Order of the Phoenix since Hermione, the secret keeper that gave the secret, is still alive. So is there any explanation as to this? (I checked several times, but found nothing)

Answer 1

1) It's said that some sort of enchantment either Dumbledore or Moody put on the place is preventing him from doing that (it's linked to the spell that caused that dusty corspe Moody thing to show up any time someone entered the house).



2) You're right, I really don't have a good answer for that. Good catch.

Answer 2

2. Hermione didn't exactly show it to Yaxley cause she appeared at the spot, and he probably just thought it was a random place to get them out of there. Hermione also didn't show him inside and she got out of there as soon as she could.

1. Cause that would help Voldemort instead of bring him down. Also the other deatheaters don't know Snape knows so it was a secret.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

1) Snape doesn't want to tell the other death eaters so he pretends he still can't.

2) Although Yaxley couldn't tell them, he could go inside!

:)

Answer 5

Wikisoccergirl got it bang on.:)