Old and Valuable" Whomping Willow - But Why?

[Paula Gaon]

No: HPFGUIDX 109574

10Aug04
 
Brenda wrote:
"...but when Snape is lecturing them about damaging the Whomping Willow, he describes it as "old and valuable". ...
And why valuable?  Sure, it provides the entrance to Shrieking Shack, 
but is there more than meets the eye? ...seeing how Snape describes it 'valuable'.  Severus Snape, of all people, who would love to squash it if possible, I bet. Any thoughts?"

Paula now:
Great post, Brenda!  I does pay to re-read.  But, why would you bet that Snape would be willing to squash the Whomping Willow--any cannon support for this?  Actually, when one looks at the simple face value of Snape's quote--referring to the tree as valuable, remembering Snape's expertise in Potions and his desire to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts, the bells that would obviously ring, at least for me, would be some use of the tree's leaves and/or bark in a potion that will prove to be significant in the future.
 
Anyone else have ideas?
 
Paula Gaon



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