Why ole Snapey is a vamp was Re: No fire in the office

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--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "jakedjensen" <jakejensen at h...> wrote:
> 
> This has been stated before, but thought I would repeat it.  If 
> Hagrid & Lupin have wands, why couldn't Snape as well?  Especially 
> since vampirism is probably something he contracted (i.e., bit by a 
> vampire).  This would mean he was already a wizard and then was bit, 
> so why would he give up his wand?  Also, the rule might be better 
> stated as, "Known beasts are not allowed to legally have wands."  
> Snape is a vampire theory assumes that very few know he is a vampire 
> (not the MoM to be sure).

The thought of a vampire, with a wand, plus the ability to perform the
Imperius curse would be an interesting development at Hogwarts, don't
you think? Since vampires find nourishment from fresh blood *only*, the
staff and pupils would present as the equivalent of the local supermarket.
Even DD isn't that easy-going with the personal weaknesses of others.

I think that if Snape were of that inclination there would be solid
evidence by now. But all I can see is wishful thinking and no  evidence.
He's pale, thin, dresses in black. And? All the evidence that he is not a
vampire is shuffled off to one side; the outdoor activities in daylight, the
Foe Glass, garlic in Quirrells turban, turning up to school feasts, etc. are
regarded as awkward but ignorable facts. Special pleading abounds.
"Maybe he's taking a potion; maybe he's a half vampire; maybe.."
Maybe he's not a vampire.
No one seems to consider who he would feed on if he were a vampire. 
After 14 years at Hogwarts you'd expect a victim or two in the vicinity.
Sorry, I'm not convinced, I'm not even suspicious. 

Lupin, in werewolf mode, cannot use a wand - a thought that probably 
influenced DD when he admitted him to the school.

Hagrid. Well, he probably got his by inheriting magical talent from his
human father. Knowing the attitudes of some in the WW it's a little
surprising that he had a wand in the first place. There's a lot of prejudice
against half-breeds among those with influence.
But you'll note he has made no attempt to regain wand-holding
status despite being innocent of Riddle's accusations. Fudge and
his minions would probably object, and he knows it.

Kneasy