Slytherin Foreshadowing?

[kiricat2001]

No: HPFGUIDX 67771

With the continued discussion of Hogwart's Houses, along with the "no 
good Slyths" thread, I thought I'd toss this out for speculation. 

 In OoP chapter 23 Phineas Nigellus says to Harry "We Slytherins are 
brave, yes, but not stupid. For instance, given the choice, we will 
always choose to save our own necks."

Maybe it's just a throw-away line, as Phineas was busy disparaging 
Harry on his behavior and attitude.  But, maybe the words will prove 
to be prophetic at some point in the coming battle against the forces 
of Voldemort.

Marianne