[HPforGrownups] Snape and Parseltongue (wasRe: Wands with no spells)

[Lynx412 at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 48048

In a message dated 12/10/02 1:14:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
pat_mahony at hotmail.com writes:


> and neither does it say that Slytherin looked for Parseltongue in 
> prospective 
> students- he probably didn't, seeing as it s a very rare gift. 

       Not in that part, but later...Dumbledore to Harry: "You happen to have 
 many qualities Salazar Slytherin prized in his hand-picked students. His own 
very rare gift, Parseltongue--resourcefulness--determination--a certain 
disregard for the rules,"

       So, while not a requirement, it does seem to be an important 
criterion. Hm. I could see someone who does have the gift and knows the WW's 
attitude toward it keeping quiet about it, too. 

       Cheryl


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