Snape/Petunia Connection [was Snape's "Mind Set"]

[stevebinch]

No: HPFGUIDX 44388

Jessica wrote:

>>>>>Consider this:

>"SNAPE" and "EVANS" are essentially the same name
>rearranged, minus the "P" in "SNAPE" and the "V" in
>"EVANS," conveniently enough, however, the "P" in
>"SNAPE" can be found in "PETUNIA" and the "V" in
>"EVANS" can be found in "SEVERUS."

>....just as "TOM
>MARVOLO RIDDLE" is a rearrangement of the phrase "I AM
>LORD VOLDEMORT."<<<<<

I write:

I think that you've got something there. Have you ever noticed how 
Petunia and Snape are never in the same place at the same time? (Evil 
laugh, hoo hoo hoo ha a a haa).

No, but seriously, what if Snape and Petunia were siblings or at 
least cousins. That would make Snape and Lily relatives. If this were 
the case, then perhaps Snape's dislike for James was based on a 
protectiveness he has for Lily, his little sister or cousin.
That would also give James a motive for saving Snape's life (because 
Snape would be James's girlfriend's brother or cousin). That would 
also explain why Snape seems to love and hate Harry. As Harry's 
uncle, Snape feels like he must watch over Harry. At the same time, 
because Harry reminds Snape so much of James, Snape dislikes Harry.

Just a theory

-Steve B