Why Voldemort Would Have Spared Lily

[lilypo2007]

No: HPFGUIDX 112466

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "huntergreen_3" <patientx3 at a...>
wrote:
> Karen L.:
>  There is not enough time to really think,
> hmmm, if I sacrifice myself for my child, then he will be protected
> from this dark wizard. 
> 
> HunterGreen:
> I disagree. Her standing there in his way saying 'kill me instead', 
> when she knows for a fact that's not going to happen (rather than 
> running to get her wand, or trying to stop him physically) seems less 
> like a maternal instinct and more like a specific plan to me. 

Lilyp:
First: I agree with HunterGreen and I'd add that Dumbledore was
probably aware of her plan. that's why he immediately knew what had
happened and what he should do.

Second: I think Voldemort had a specifid reason to spare Lily. He is
merciless. think about Cedric's death or Frank Bryce's or whatever. AK
 doesn't take long. I bet Lily had something that he valued, perhaps
some knowledge. 
For instance she could be an Unspeakable, researching about death, one
of his obsessions. That would also explain how she knew just what to
do to protect Harry (if it was merely her sacrifice fo maternal
instinct, Harry would not be such a celebrity. There would be lots of
other children surviving AK curse).

Lilyp.