[HPforGrownups] Snape protecting Harry

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 15751

jennifer.k at lycos.com wrote:

> Why does it have to be Snape who saves Harrys life under the
> Quidditchmatch in the first year? Is he the only teacher at the field
> to notice what sort of a spell that was thrown over Harrys bromstick?

I think it was because he knew Quirrell's secret and had been keeping an
eye on Quirrell for just such an action (hexing Harry's broom). Since he
knew who was doing it, and how, he could take action; everyone else in
the crowd, teachers included, just knew something was wrong.

--Amanda


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