[HPforGrownups] Re: Snape Returned to LV?

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 18358

Not responding to anyone in particular, and not having a great load of
time in which to pontificate, but has anyone considered this? If Snape
*did* return to Voldemort (which I personally believe), I think he did
it right after he left the hospital wing. So, think of what he returned
to. Voldemort trying to save as much face as he can with the Death
Eaters, who have just seen Harry escape from him again. I think
Voldemort would have been in a less strong position than many of us are
thinking. Snape's return would have said something strong to the
disillusioned DeathEaters. Snape's avowal of loyalty to Voldemort, and
the consequent strategic value of a new avenue into the stronghold of
the other side, would have given Voldemort exactly the kind of card he'd
need to play in order to strengthen his position in the eyes of the
DeathEaters. So I think that perhaps Snape's re-insinuation, given the
circumstances of Voldemort right then, might not have been as bad or as
farfetched as we've been discussing.

Just a thought. Gotta go do kitchen-elfy things now.

--Amanda (yeah, throw Snape in the line and I'm there)