[HPforGrownups] Protecting Harry (Was: Re: PS/SS etc.)

[Katherine]

No: HPFGUIDX 57602

 

> Ladi_Lyndi>> The duelling scene between Malfoy and Harry> seemed so contrived to me, just to bring out that> Harry spoke Parseltongue. >
Kelly wrote:>I've always found this scene fascinating. As you pointed out, Snape toldDraco to cast that particular spell. Unlike everyone else in the room,Snape did not appear to be shocked, horrified, or even really surprised whenHarry spoke Parseltongue. Instead, he looks at Harry in a shrewd,calculating way. I've always interpreted this scene as Snape suspecting forsome reason that Harry might have this ability and then having hissuspicions confirmed. I actually think Snape knows quite a bit when itcomes to Harry and his ultimate destiny 
 
Mycropht opines:
I've given quite a bit of thought to this, and while it may seem extremely goofy, I am wondering if this all ties into the powerful ancient magic that protects Harry.   We know that the Fidelius Charm, a charm of friendship and trust is ultimately what failed the young Potter family.   When acids won't dissolve the stain, you switch to a base.  Hence my theory.  Perhaps Harry is actually protected by an ancient magic whereby those who hate/disregard him are the best guardians.  Have you noticed how no matter where poor Harry goes there is always someone who treats him with utter antipathy.  Yet he's safe.   The Dursleys, where he resided safely for 11 years, is where he was treated like utter cack.  Then he moves to Hogwarts where Snape is repeated demeaning and vitriolic.  Yet Snape is repeatedly on top of protecting Harry:
--At the first Quidditch Match
--Heading off Quirrell during the Halloween Troll Incident
and many other incidences.  
It's just a theory, but there it is.
 
Mycropht

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