Missing Horcrux = Ravenclaw's

[esmith222002]

No: HPFGUIDX 137271

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "jjjjjuliep" <jjjjjulie at a...> 
wrote:
> 
> > 2. DD says that the Potter's deaths were the greatest regret of 
> > Snape's life. Lupin finds it difficult to believe because Snape 
> > hated James. If we believe both DD and Lupin, then that leads us 
> > to the fact that the death of Lily is the greatest regret of 
> > Snape's life (any other theories greatly accepted!!)
> 
> Snape tells DD this, but IMO it doesn't necessarily prove anything as 
> we have no idea if Snape was telling Dumbledore the truth.  Plus we 
> know, from DD's own comments about his judgment and from JKR's 
> comments that DD makes "emotional" mistakes that DD has somewhere 
> made a mistake.  For the record, I think it's trusting Snape.  
> that, it's not logical, in the strictest sense of the word, to draw 
> the conclusion that Snape loved Lily from those comments.
> 
I guess it all comes down to whether you believe that DD could misjudge 
Snape. The problem is that this is clearly such an important point, 
that JKR has only given us a few clues within her books as to the 
possible answer, and these clues are open to interpretation. 

IMO DD would never make such a mistake on such an important matter. It 
would devalue his character enormously. 
Also, Snape's behaviour often suggests that he is on the side of good!
In GOF his reaction to what DD asks him to do to counter VOldemort 
seems genuine.
In OOTP it is clear that Snape ensures that the Order rush to HArry's 
aid in the MOM.
In HBP he flinches as he makes the unbreakable vow
In HBP he doesn't kill anyone except DD, despite the ease with which he 
could have
In HBP DD is begging Snape. DD would not beg for his life, would he?
In HBP he continues to attempt to tutor Harry as he escapes
And, IMO, most damning of all, is his reaction to Harry's comment of 
Coward. Again IMO, it doesn't make sense that if Snape had finally 
killed DD and freed himself of Hogwarts, he would care what Harry said 
to him. He would be elated and not react this way.
What makes more sense, IMO, is if Snape has just been forced to kill DD 
(on DD's orders) to ultimately help Harry (someone he doesn't think is 
up to the job) and is then called a coward, he might not be able to 
control his temper!!

I completely understand your desire for hard evidence, but 
unfortunatley it doesn't exist at present. Therefore I try and apply 
logic to the tiny bits of evidence there are. 

Once I decided that Snape was good, then his regret for the Ptter's 
death (and particularly Lily's) seems genuine!

It all comes down to that first point about could DD be wrong about 
Snape. Do you honestly believe that DD would make such a huge error!

Brothergib (determined to convince you!!)