If you are prepared, Severus- Question answered?

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No: HPFGUIDX 76348

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "oldone7777" <csalgado at r...> 
wrote:
>   On page 713 GOF Dumbledore asks Snape.  "you know what I must as 
> you to do.If you are ready..if you are prepared." Was that question 
> answered in OOP? 
> 
>   Did Snape return back into the death Eater fold in good graces?  
>   Or is ithe is practicing Occlumency on Death Eater "friends" to 
> get information for the order?
>   I think it was on of these four options, but I'm not sure which. 
> Maybe it was something completely diffrent, that I missed. Does 
> anyone have a opinion on what "If you are prepared" meant?
> 
> Sincerely,
> oldone

Hi,
I think you are right that he went back to the DE's.  The delay in 
his return could easily have been explained due to the Tri-Wizard 
Tournament.  I think that is why he has been so close to Malfoy.  So 
if the occasion ever came up, he would have someone to speak for him 
of his loyalty to LV.  I think you have to be of strong mental mind 
for occlumency to work (which Harry was not...due to age and 
emotions). and I think that was why DD asked him if he was prepared.  
Just my thoughts. : )
Susan