OOP: Ch 28 - Does Draco Know?

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No: HPFGUIDX 64479

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Upon opening the door to Snape's office, Draco sees Harry and Snape 
standing with their wands out.  We know Snape's wand is raised; it's 
specifically mentioned that he lowers it (p638, US edition). Have 
wands *ever* been used in Snape's Potions classes? 
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Snape has, in fact, used his wand in Potions class, usually to empty 
a cauldron.  As I recall, he also used it to restore Trevor in other 
books.
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Me:
Even if Snape had *never* used his wand in Potions class, I still 
don't think Draco would have doubted the explanation Snape gave him. 
Draco hates Harry with a passion, and he was obviously quite gleeful 
to hear that Harry had to take Remedial Potions. Also, it is WELL 
known that Snape hates Harry; Draco would probably have laughed at 
the thought of Harry and Snape spending more time than absolutely 
necessary with one another. Certainly the idea of Snape teaching 
Harry Occlumency would seem ludicrous - why wouldn't Dumbledore if 
anyone give Hogwarts' favorite Golden Boy private lessons? Draco 
would have no way of knowing about Dumbledore's reluctance to give 
Voldemort a reason to possess Harry. I think Draco believes exactly 
what Snape told him: that Harry is takign Remedial Potions.

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