Reading SS (American version)

[mmarth at peoplepc.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 3406



pg 118 Slytherin
       I am hoping they play a big role in defeating Voldemort.  In 
book 1 pg 80 Hagrid say's, "There's not a single witch or wizard who 
went bad who wasn't in Slytherin."  In one of the other books he 
seems to contradict that statement.  I agree, "using any means to 
achieve their ends" doesn't mean it is always for evil.

pg 134 garlic
       I am a believer in Snape being at least part-vampire.  On pg 
70 when Harry is meeting Quirrell for the first time, Quirrell 
mentions he has to pick up a new book on vampires.  He looked 
terrified at the very thought.  Pg 71 - They say he (Quirrell) met 
vampires in the Black Forest.  In GoF pg 654, Voldemort mentions a 
young wizard, a teacher of Dumbledore's, wandered across my path in 
the forest.  In Voldemort's seach for immortality, did he become part 
vampire himself?  Bk 1, chap 17, pg 288, Quirrell refers to Snape 
as, "swooping around like an overgrown bat".  One other thing, chap 
13, pg 226, in the meeting between Quirrell and Snape the following 
conversation takes place:
"You don't want me as your enemy, Quirrell," said Snape, taking a 
step towards him.
"I-I don't know what you----"
"You know perfectly well what I mean."

Again, I think Snape is at least part-vampire and Quirrell knows 
this, possibly from Voldemort?

chap 8  I think we will see the sleeping potion, Draught of Living 
Death, in one of the future books.  Helpful information to know that 
the bezoar stone will save you from most poisons.  I think that will 
come up later also.

chap 11  Hagrid knows a lot about Snape's past.  He knows Snape would 
never harm any of the kids.  In chapter 8, pg 141, ater Harry is 
complaining to Hagrid after his first class with Snape, Harry says 
that Snape seemed to really hate him.  "Rubbish!" said Hagrid.  "Why 
should he?"  Yet Harry couldn't help thinking that Hagrid didn't 
quite meet his eyes when he said that.  Yep, Hagrid knows alot but he 
isn't telling....yet.

Martha