The Three Paths/Snape,Draco, & Lucius/Neville's Memory

[Angela Evans]

No: HPFGUIDX 48153


What I am about to post is not really anything new, but I have recently given this more clear thought.  Obviously a HUGE theme that was set up at the end of GoF, was choices.  And in Book 5, everyone will have to make the choice.  I know that I have always been working under the assumption that the choice, is to support Voldemort, or not, but actually I think it is a bit more complex than that.  As far as a can see, there are three paths to take in Book 5, all of which involve joining a particluar "camp" 
Voldemort's Camp
   I do not think that we will see many NEW Voldemort supporters in Book 5.  The people who choose this camp will all be former DEs or LV-supporters, and in the new generation, the children of the DEs and LV-supporters.  And obviously not ALL of them will come back (ex. Karkaroff).  
Dumbledore's Camp
   These are people who believe that LV has regained power and begin to ACTIVELY work against him.  We know some who will be in the group: Hogwarts teachers, the "old crowd", the Trio, and the Weasleys.  I think an interesting thing to watch here, will be to see how much DD's camp depends on the support of the younger generation.  After all, the Hogwarts student body is very much "in-the-know"about the LV situation, and they are for the most part very influenced by DD and respect him.  I see a a possibility of a generation-clash developing here.
 
* all in all, I think that both LV and DD 's camps will be relatively SMALL in Book 5, because MOST people will be in: *
Fudge's Camp
Fudge will be less of an actual LEADER as opposed to DD an LV,  but is definitely the stereotype of people who will CONSCIOUSLY choose this path (they refuse to believe, or refuse to act).  Also, this camp will involve people who do not have much information, as the MoM is withholding info.  When DD talks about the "easy way", I do not think he exclusively (or even mainly)  means going the way of Dark Magic, as much as the people who choose to turn a blind eye.  
 
By Book 6 or 7, I do not think that the path to Fudge's camp will really be an option anymore, once LV really comes back onto the scene over the next year or two.  But unfortunately, Fudge's attitude is what will let LV come back to full power.  
I think the choices important to watch in Book 5 are Percy's and Draco's.  Will Percy defend the MoM, (which he does in GoF, even at his father's expense)?  How will Snape and Draco's relationship change?  I think any thought of Draco becoming buddy-buddy with the Trio are ridiculous, I think Draco's choice will be Snape or Lucius.  And I think it will be a difficult one.  By Book 5, L. Malfoy will know that Snape was a spy.  Will he allow his son to continue being mentored by the person who betrayed his master?  Also, Snape has always believed that Draco has great potential, and goes to great (and unfair) lengths to encourage and support him.  Can the same be said for Lucius?  Again, here is a developing theme of conflict in the generations.  
Also, one quick question, what is the consensus on Neville being the victim of a Memory Charm (akin to Bertha's) from the time of his parent's attack?  
 
ANGELA (who thinks way too much about this stuff, and is wondering if she should stop)



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