[HPforGrownups] Snape's Reaction to Harry assuming that he is a DE spy

[Magda Grantwich]

No: HPFGUIDX 108303

> I am curious about Snape's reaction to Harry 
> assuming that he is a DE spy in OotP.  What does this mean in 
> regards to Snape's work for the Order?
> 
> (page 521, Canadian Hardcover OotP):
> 
> But there was a curious, almost satisfied expression on 
> Snape's face when he answered.
> "Yes, Potter," he said, his eyes glinting. "That is my job. Now, if
> you are ready, we will start again.
> 
> Why would Snape be satisfied if Harry guessed right and he is a
> spy? 
> I have always assumed that this reaction means Harry is wrong, but 
> what else could Snape be doing for the Order? 
> Miranda

I don't think Snape is a spy, at least not the kind he was the first
time out (and the kind that millions of fanfics claim he is).  For
one thing, way too many people - including several Hogwarts students
- know he's a member of the Order this time.  Whatever Snape is doing
he's not doing it the old way.

I think Snape's look means that Harry guessed wrong and therefore
there's no danger that Voldemort will get that little bit of data out
of Harry's mind the next time they "connect" in Harry's dreams.  So
Snape's operations are safe for now.

Magda

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