Snape and Harry again.

[potioncat]

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> Alla:
> 
> Oh, I definitely agree that we don't know what Snape knows. :o) I 
am 
> just speculating that IF Snape knows from Dumbledore or other 
> sources that Harry is destined  to be Voldie downfall (if he is 
THAT 
> well-informed), he is likely to know about Harry's life prior to 
> school.

>Potioncat:
But, why?  DD heard the prophecy, and believes it to be about 
Harry.  He leaves Harry with the Dursleys, but he tells McGonagall 
it is to keep him from being pampered and spoiled.  He doesn't tell 
her about the special protection. We don't know what Snape or anyone 
else is told.  In fact, it isn't certain how much DD knows about 
Harry's life as a Muggle.

IMO, and I keep reminding myself, it is only opinion, Snape expects 
Harry to follow in James' footsteps, sees that he has an adoring fan 
base on day one and takes action.

Completely out of the good of his heart and for the boy's own good, 
you understand...   ;-)  
> 
> > > Alla:
 
> Snape indeed taught them lots of .... interesting things. I would 
> not praise him for teaching about werewolves though. :)

Potioncat:
Yeah, movie contamination had me thinking that Hermione learned 
about the call of the werewolf and it helped them later.  Odd, how 
quickly that movie bug takes over! It was nothing of the sort!