Perseus Evans theory

[hermione978]

No: HPFGUIDX 88213

Kronae <Kronae at h...> wrote:

> I've been enjoying the Snape-y speculations lately but has anyone 
> taken out the old "Perseus Evans" theory for examination since OoP?
> (In brief- Severus Snape anagrams into Perseus Evans. Remember 
> Perseus from mythology? He killed the Medusa with 'snakes' for 
> hair and fell in love with Andromeda.)
> 
> I remembered it again while reading OoP when Sirius came up with a 
> cousin called 'Andromeda'. Of course there's the Lily Evans and 
> Mark Evans possible connection as well. This could just be a major 
> JKR red herring but does anyone else have thoughts on this perhaps 
> turning into part of a future plot?


A worthy speculation that I had not thought of. I have some theories 
of my own about old Snape, also connecting him to James and Lily 
Potter. Snape, a former Death Eater, may have played a role in their 
betrayal prior to their deaths. Though Snape has deserted the dark 
side for the good, it is worth keeping an eye on him using the clues 
left behind about his past and his current status. Perhaps keeping 
him at Hogwarts as potions master is Dumbledore protecting Snape 
just as he has protected Harry in the past through his muggle 
relatives and Dumbledore's own presence.

"hermione978"