Snape's Worst Memory

[corinthum]

No: HPFGUIDX 81219

Susan wrote:
 
> > > Where does it say in canon that Dumbledore lent Snape the 
> > pensieve?  
> > > I always thought Snape may have had his own even though Harry 
> > > *thought* it was Dumbledore's.

And Laura replied:
> > It sounds like we need a new textbook from JKR dealing with magical 
> > devices-pensieves, wands, invisibility cloaks, brooms, the 
> Marauder's 
> > Map, portkeys...  Oh Jo-I bet Comic Relief could use more help!  

Susan again:

> I'm sorry?  I didn't think this was a stupid or funny question.  Just 
> wondered so I could read it as I obviously missed it.  I thought that 
> was one of the purposes of this group.

No, it wasn't funny or stupid at all.  Laura was referring to the
"textbooks" which JKR wrote (proceeds of which went to Comic Relief)
that gave theorizers plenty of extra canon on magical creatures and
Quidditch.  We could really use another book giving extra details on
magic devices.

As to the original question, the quote states "Harry recognized it at
once- Dumbledore's Pensieve." (OoP US p. 529)  You're right, this
could be Harry's mistake, but I think it's about as straightforward as
Rowling can be.  I think it actually belongs to Dubledore.  However,
the number of Penseives in existance throughout the Wizarding World
remains a subject of debate (I personally believe they are extremely
rare; possibly Dumbledore's is the only one).

-Corinth