What would it take to really surprise you?

[justanopinion2001 at hotmail.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 27158

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., magpie1112 at y... wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at y..., cynthiaanncoe at h... wrote:
> > The only sure thing about OoP is that there will be surprises, 
and 
> > I'll bet this group has figured out a few of them.  But what 
would 
> it really take to really blindside a L.O.O.N.?
> > 
> > There are two plot developments that JKR could use that would 
> really throw me for a loop.  The first involves Snape.  We've all 
> speculated about whether he is a vampire, and most people do not 
> think so, even though JKR has left clues to push us in that 
> direction.  
> > 
> > But what if Snape if part dementor?  He likes dark places, 
> > he "glides" (like dementors do), he's not very nice.  Now, I'll 
> admit that I can't wrap my mind around one of Snape's wizard 
> ancestors having relations with a Dementor, but then again, Fleur 
is 
> part Veela and Hagrid is part giant.  The idea is definitely wild.
> > 
> >  
> > Anyone else have a wild and highly improbable theory they'd like 
to 
> > share?
> > 

A theory that I have been reluctant to share (because it is kind of 
dumb) is that the many references to Snape's greasy hair are 
important.  Snape is some sort of creature that cannot tolerate 
water, so he cannot wash his hair.  He can wipe his skin, but rinsing 
his hair would be the end of him.  So maybe Voldemort will kill Snape 
by hosing him down.

OK, I said it was dumb, but if this happens, I'll be really surprised.

Laura