Snape not saying "Voldy" (was: OOTP Chapter Discussions, Chapter 24: Occlumency)

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Sigune wrote:
>>[edit] I suspect that the Dark Mark is a rather powerful link with
Voldemort, comparable in a way to Harry's scar; and old beliefs have
it that when you speak, for example, the Devil's name, he might just
come to you. So maybe, for DE's more than for others, speaking
Voldemort's name kind of activates their bond, drawing his attention
to them.[edit]<<


backstagemystic: 
> I concur that the fear of speaking Voldemort's name stems from the 
> fear of attracting his attention (and incurring his wrath).
> 
> The powerful psychic connection between Harry and Voldemort, made 
> more dangerous in OotP by Harry's inability and unwillingness to 
> shield his mind, put the safety of the Order at greater risk of 
> being compromised (as tragically came to pass in the demise of 
> Sirius).
> 
> The LAST thing Snape needed was for Harry to needlessly risk 
> attracting Voldemort's attention during Occlumency lessons 
> (especially considering the great precautions Dumbledore himself 
> took around Harry in normal circumstances).


SSSusan:
These ideas are helpful in understanding why Snape might not be 
willing to say "Voldemort" and why he isn't comfortable with others 
around him doing so.

I still have a question, though.  If we agree that, for whatever 
reason, Snape won't say "Voldemort," why does he still continue to 
use the term "Dark Lord" instead of "He Who Must Not Be Named" 
or "You Know Who"?  Doesn't "The Dark Lord" imply more respect or 
reverence for Voldy than we'd like to see Snape offering up?

Siriusly Snapey Susan