Snape's Mission (was:Snape as Spy)

[prefectmarcus at yahoo.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 22475


> But if this is the case, then Snape's cover would have blown the 
first time.  The fact that he survived proves that Voldemort doesn't 
detect all falsehood.  I guess it was just a classic Evil Overlord 
symptom.


No.  If Snape had already established his bona fides, he would have 
not needed to lie.  It was only after he started working for 
Dumbledore that things got dangerous.  As long has he could 
truthfully answer all questions put to him by Voldemort, he was 
safe.  If Voldemort had turned to him and asked, "Are you loyal to 
me?", he would have been a dead duck.  

Now, don't you think Snape would be asked that question if he 
attempted to return?

> Also so far, Voldemort has had exactly *one* chance to detect lies -
- in SS/PS with Harry.  And Harry is not exactly an expert liar.


What about the muggle in chapter one of HP4?  What about Wormtail in 
the same chapter?

> 
> Now wondering whether Snape has the ability to detect lies ...

I'm wondering if he can read minds.  :)

Marcus