Ancient Magic/Gleam/Snape

[tjbailey24]

No: HPFGUIDX 42278

I have a few small statements that I'd like to bring up and more than likely, it has already been discussed, mulled over and refined, but I feel the need  to put these out there.  :)

First of all, I really enjoy the idea of Lily using ancient magic with the help of Dumbledore to protect Harry "just in case".  And I feel it only makes sense that she had to sacrafice her own life in order for the spell to work.  Especially since Ollivander pointed out in SS that her wand was excellent for *charms*.  Seems like JKR was giving a little hint right there, IMO. 

Secondly, the "it wuz Snape" theory is also quite interesting and it certainly does bring in the point of Lupin looking surprised when Harry said he heard his fathers voice.  However, wouldn't he be able to recognize Snape's voice?  I also think that the reason that everyone knew where to go after Voldemort attacked the Potters is that the charm must have been broken when Peter told Voldemort where they were hiding.  He was the *secret-keeper* and he told, so therefore its no longer a secret to anyone.  Perhaps he told Voldemort in front of some D.E.?  That could be how Snape found out.  THen he, being spy, would go to the aid of the Potters.  Thusly, that being why Dumbledore said in GoF (Harry was viewing the penseive, Dumbledore at Karkoroff's trial, I believe), "...Snape has already proved himself", and thats why he was not *punished* for being a death eater.  However, I do realize that it is also mentioned that Snape went over on the good side before the fall of the Potters (yet I believe, the saving them, was the *proof*).  

Finally (for now), I have seen many posts talking about the *triumph* in Dumbledore's eye and to me, it seems that he pulled one over on Voldemort.  Harry is told only the basics, perhaps that is because he's young, or maybe it is also a form of protection.  The first time Harry came face to face with Voldemort, he told Voldemort about his mother sacrificing her life for him.  Thats all Voldemort has to go on, the knowlege of an 11 year old.  I'm sure that that is the basic idea of why Voldemort can't touch him, however I'm certain, theres much more to it that Dumbledore isn't letting on to.

Well, thats it, I had to get these out of my system.  My apologies if they were out of line, or already hashed through a dozen times.  If you'd like to reply (please do), you can post it or email me personally.  

Thanks,

Tara