Snape, Spy and Assassin

[monika_zaboklicka]

No: HPFGUIDX 46870

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Judy" <judyshapiro at d...> wrote:
> I'm completely convinced that Snape's task at the end of GoF is to
> return to spying on Voldemort.

Noo! It's too dangerous for him! No, please, no!!!!

>  He's sent on the task immediately after
> Voldemort's return. Second, it's something that Dumbledore "must ask
> of" Snape, which implies that the task is vital and that Snape is 
the
> only one who can do it. Spying on Voldemort fits both of these
> criteria.  Third, the task is clearly supposed to be dangerous,
> judging by Dumbledore's concerned look; spying on Voldemort certain
> fits this criterion as well.  

Dumbledore is not widely known for being nice to Snape, but still I 
can't believe he'd risk Severus's life.
Voldemort's dangerous because he's not stupid. Egomaniac, perhaps, 
but not stupid. He clearly harbours no illusions about DE's loyalties 
after his fall (with obvious exceptions of Crouch Jr., Lestranges and 
Co.). And Snape was publicly named as a spy for Dumbledore

- Judy:
> Suppose Snape goes to Voldemort at the end
> of GoF. I imagine a conversation like the following.
> Voldemort: "Bwahahaha, no one can fool me!  I can easily tell if you
> are loyal to me.  Tell me, Snape, my slippery friend, whose side are
> you on?"  
> Snape: "Why, the winning side of course, my Lord.  That is why I 
have
> returned to you." 
> At this point, Voldemort's enormous ego kicks in and he assumes that
> "the winning side" is *his* side, even though Snape never said any
> such thing.

My first thought is Avery. Avery, who came for his Master's call, 
Avery, who cried for forgiveness. *Crucioed* Avery. And Malfoy, being 
told quite plainly "I expect more faithful service in future". 
Voldemort cannot, repeat, cannot be so easily cheated.

> 3) Snape may have a potion that increases persuasiveness.

Snape might have a whole lot of Potions. He's one of "few wizards who 
can make it", as Lupin says. Still, if good potionmaker can fool Lord 
V., Lord V. is too naive to be regarded as really dangerous. I mean, 
he also learned Potions at school, didn't he?

> The bottom line is, Voldemort refuses to believe that anyone can
> outsmart him.  This would be Snape's biggest advantage in trying to
> spy on Voldemort. 

Well, all I can say is I've re-read chapter 33 of GoF just now and I 
can't quite belive this. V. can obviously thinks he's surrounded by 
opportunists who'd follow the strongest wolf in pack and abandon him 
as soon as he looses his teeth.

> JKR is setting it up so
> that Snape has perfect excuses to kill Karkaroff.  

Sure, but Karakoff is a coward, a bully, an highly incompetent moron -
 and such people are damn good at avoiding trouble. Snape's 
cleverness, however big, might not be enough to find the geek.

> Second, there are those, um, you know, er, hints that Karkaroff
> sexually exploited Snape.  You know, the stuff about Karkaroff 
acting
> like he's attracted to Victor Krum combined with the fact that Krum 
is
> described as looking like Snape.

Really? When was Snape described as looking "sulky", chief adjective 
which was always used to describe Krum? Victor had always be hitting 
me as a famous wizard with surprisingly big inferiority 
complex. "Even though I was from Durmstrang"! Phew! I can't imagine 
Sev complaining about being a Slytherin!

> And also the fact that Snape is on
> first-name terms with "Igor" and apparently with absolutely no one
> else. 

Ough, I can't quote exact words now, but isn't he on first name terms 
with Minerva? 

> That's the Snape we all know and love!  (We do all love him,
> right?  RIGHT?) 

Of course we all love Snape! Who's more lovable in all of HP 
universe?!

Monika
The Snapefan