The Betrayer?

[darrin_burnett]

No: HPFGUIDX 39873

I'm new here, so if I'm covering old ground, just politely give me a 
good old smack. :)

It seems like a pretty solid assumption that someone among the merry 
band of good guys will betray Dumbledore, giving the V-Meister the 
upper hand.

I've read the most recent posts pointing to Lupin as the culprit and 
even a few McGoonagall theories.

Just like to throw out that the betrayal need not be intentional. In 
fact, it could be entirely accidental, with the Big V manipulating 
some of the petty jealousies and somewhat low intellects of some of 
the group.

I think Ron has to be considered, simply because we've seen that he 
is jealous of the attention Harry gets, and is nursing a deep crush 
on Hermione. Should Hermione find herself becoming more attracted to 
another boy (especially Harry) then Ron will be easy to manipulate.

Do I think Ron would intentionally betray the group? Not at all. But 
he could be tricked pretty easily if he was already angry.

By that same token, we've already seen Hagrid get bamboozled by a man 
willing to buy drinks and carrying a dragon's egg (PS/SS), so it is 
possible he can be manipulated as well.

Percy with his pride and ambition. Neville, with his general 
chuckleheadedness (and his desire for revenge when he finally figures 
out about his folks). Even Snape, with his petty jealousies.

Wouldn't that be the irony? If Snape is indeed the betrayer, but 
doesn't MEAN to be?

Again, if this has been thrown out already, I apologize.

Darrin Burnett
-- Do you think Dumbledore and Aunt Marge used to be an item?