Snake - Snape

[lagattalucianese]

> 
> I am really hoping for a DDM!Snape, but I'm considering evidence 
that 
> might not be what JKR has in mind.  Snake and Snape are such similar 
> words . . . and "Severus" makes me think of "severing" bonds with 
> people.
> 
> Has anyone ever heard "snake" used in the way this lady was using 
it?  
> This term makes me think right away of OFH!Snape . . . which would 
be 
> sort of a disappointment to me.  
> 
> Ginny343
>
One suggestion that has cropped up on HP4GU is that the two names 
should be taken together--that he is the one who is going to "sever 
the snake" (Voldemort), either because he is DDM or because he has 
some personal issue with LV. Knowing JKR's fondness for wordplay, I 
wouldn't be surprised if Snape turns out to be the ally Harry needs to 
destroy Voldemort. I just hope they both survive the experience.

--La Gatta