Moody, Voldemort's wand, Snape predictions

[jlwc222 at yahoo.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 21362

Hi everyone,
I am new to the group, and this is my first post.
I just finished re-reading GoF and I have a few questions.  First of 
all, why was Crouch/Moody so determined to teach Harry to throw off 
the Imperius curse?  Why would he give his master's most hated enemy 
such a skill?  Was he trying to fit into his "Moody" persona more 
completely, or did he have such a hatred of that curse, having been 
placed under it for an extended period of time, that he couldn't 
stand the thought of anyone being controlled by it that he let his 
emotions overcome his "better judgment?"  
Also, how did Voldemort get a hold of his old wand?  Did Wormtail 
pick it up for him after he was nearly killed at the Potters' cottage 
and hid it in a safe place until he could return it someday?  That 
seems a bit farfetched to me, so if anyone has another suggestion, 
I'd be glad to hear it.
Finally, on page 651 when Voldemort is addressing the circle of Death 
Eaters, he mentions, "One, too cowardly to return...he will pay.  
One, who I believe has left me forever...he will be killed, of 
course."  I am assuming that Voldemort is referring to Karkaroff and 
Snape, respectively.  Will Snape be in mortal danger in OoTP?  Will 
Harry save his life, as his father did so many years before?  Will 
that cause Snape's feelings for him to become even more bitter?  Just 
thought I'd stir the pot a bit and see if any interesting predictions 
come out.  
Any word on when OoTP is due out?
Joelle
dragon heartstring, ash, 7"