Originally posted by EnzoBaker:
If a GF IV were made, I could see, after the shock of seeing his sister murdered before his eyes, Anthony might 'snap' and decide to join the family in order to take revenge on those who brought her murder about.
He'd never be a tough guy like Sonny or Vincent or even Michael in his younger days, but he finish law school and then take on a Tom Hagen-like role in the family with Vincent as the Don. Curious. Personally, I think Tony's too much of a fannuch to take any role in the business. Your interesting point is well taken, however. 
"The Godfather was a man to whom everybody came for help and never were they disappointed. He made no empty promises, nor the craven excuse that his hands were tied by more powerful forces in the world than himself. It was not necessary that he be your friend, it was not even important that you had no means with which to repay him. Only one thing was required. That you, yourself, proclaim your friendship. And then, no matter how poor or powerless the supplicant, the Godfather would take that person's troubles to his heart. He would let nothing stand in the way to a solution of that person's woe. His reward? Friendship, the respectful title 'Don' and sometimes the more affectionate salutation of 'Godfather.' Perhaps, to show respect only, never for profit, some humble gift - a gallon or homemade wine or a basket of fresh baked goods on a holiday. It was understood to proclaim that you were in his debt and that he had the right to call upon you at any time to redeem the debt by some small service." -- Mario Puzo, The Godfather (1969).
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