Snape (Was: How is Snape doing it)

[suehpfan]

No: HPFGUIDX 89847

In Response to Sue's post Carol responded (in part):
> In other words, I'm arguing that Snape couldn't have been in the
> graveyard and must be the one who "has left us forever," but I agree
> with you that he's dealing primarily with Malfoy and not with LV
> directly. But with Malfoy in Azkaban, that situation has to change,
> and Snape's danger is almost certain to increase in the next two
> books. It will be interesting to see his interactions with Draco and
> the other sons of Death Eaters in Book 6. . . .
> 
> Carol

Thanks for the response Carol.  I completely agree with you.  
Unfortunately I wrote my post before I read yours.  I am, however, 
still curious about JKR's decision to omit the names of the 6 DE's 
missing from the circle.  She (or Voldemort) named all  of the 
others, including some who had been killed:

"And here we have six missing Death Eaters...three dead in my 
service.  One, too cowardly to return...he will pay.  One, who I 
believe has left me forever...he will be killed, of course...and one, 
who remains my most faithful servant, and who has already reentered 
my service."  (GOF pg 651 US hardback ed.)

It has always seemed odd to me that Voldemort never refers to Crouch 
Jr. by name, only as "my faithful servant".  It leaves the door open, 
IMO, for the people in those empty positions to be different than we 
assume.  The "Dark Lord's" servant is not specifically named in the 
prophacy made by Trelawny in PoA either.  Because JKR uses 
misinformation and leads us to a conclusion that is not necessarily 
correct throughout her stories, it just strikes me that these 
omissions may also be purposeful.

Anything strike you?

Sue (Who loves reading your posts and is repeatedly getting in 
trouble for not snipping enough.  I hope I behaved this time!)