[HPforGrownups] Re: Snape's Skill at Potions and Curses (WAS Snape's Childhood//Royals/R&D)

[Fiat Incantatum]

No: HPFGUIDX 33599

On 16 Jan 2002 at 19:01, cindysphynx wrote:

> How interesting!  Boy, this is a tough one.  I can't imagine Snape 
> setting out to discover a werewolf potion given his apparent dislike 
> of werewolves.  Perhaps he discovered it accidently?  If so, how 
> would he test it?  Would he ask Lupin to volunteer?  I can't imagine 
> one could make a great deal of money off of such a potion, as the 
> target market consists of werewolves who can't find paid work.

It could be a control issue.  Think how sweet it would be to have that much control over someone you 
hate so much ... well, sweet if you were Snape, I guess.  

"Here I have this lovely potion that will control your unfortunate malady.  Sit up and beg, there's a good 
boy ... "