DD: an appreciation (Was Re: Snape, A Murderer?)

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Kneasy:
If you cast your mind back, this started with a consideration of DD's
explication in which he says that *he* placed the spell that 
eventually protected Harry and Voldy ups and says that Harry was 
unwittingly provided with protection by Lily. An interesting 
interlocking of canon, if indeed that is what it is. Of course, DD's 
words can (as usual) be interpreted in more than one way, but the 
unwitting protection bit seems pretty clear.

Bookworm:
Voldemort may have "unwittingly" activated the ancient magic, but I 
don't think it was unwitting on Dumbledore's or Lily's part. IMO, as 
soon as Dumbledore heard the prophecy he started to work with the 
Potters and Longbottoms to place ancient charms on the boys to help 
protect them. Was that callous? Maybe. But remember that they were 
all in the Order fighting Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Even if 
Dumbledore did nothing, there was a good chance the parents would be 
killed at some point. Once Voldemort heard about the prophecy, Harry 
and Neville became targets too. Think of the protective charms as 
taking out insurance and making a will - just in case.

Ravenclaw Bookworm