Were Dumbledore & Snape involved in James & Lilly's death+ LV downfall?

[ilubom]

No: HPFGUIDX 90044

 "dumbledore11214":
> 
> > I am more in agreement with Melclaros' theory that Snape was the 
> > one, who overheard the complete prophecy

> "Bumbledor" wrote:

> Ah, correct me if I am wrong, but didn't Dumbledore state that 
> someone was listening but did not hear the ENTIRE thing? AKA they only got 
> HALF of it?
> I just listened to the book again.. and I could swear that is what 
happened.


Irina:
Thats what DD said happened, but I don't really believe him. I think 
it is a bit unlikely that someone would bother evesdropping on a job 
interview with someone who has never before has made any (correct) 
prediction at all. I also think that it is too convenient that the 
person has been able to hear just enough to encourage LV to go after 
the Potters, but not enough to hear the next few lines and that, 
having heard the first part of the prediction they were allowed to 
go free to LV and report the whole thing. Surely, if DD didn't want 
the prediction publicised he was quite capable of modifying/wiping 
the memory of the prophesy. 

I guess, what I am saying is that I find it a tad suspicious that a 
supporter of LV heard just enough to make sure that LV took the 
necessary steps to enable his own destruction, but not a word more.

I agree that Snape was probably the one who told LV the first part 
of the prophecy, but I think he actually knew the second part as 
well - ie he deliberately sent LV to his destruction, thus earning 
DD's trust.

Irina