Plot holes (Was: It's over, Snape is evil)

[Krista7]

No: HPFGUIDX 137651

Overheard between Kathy and Eggplant (I believe)--

>>> Kathy writes:
>>> I'm sure that JKR will find a way for Snape to contact someone a
>>> little more receptive than you. If not, I can see some serious
>>> plot holes looming in book 7.
>> 
>> Do tell what plot holes would ensure from this: I'm interested,
>> as I'm thinking of ways for Snape to make contact....


I'd just like to step in to point out that Snape doesn't *have* to be in contact with the Order in order for him to be of massive importance to the side of the good. All he has to do, ultimately, is to do what he's been doing all along--save Harry Potter.  I believe his job right now is to sit at Voldie's elbow, possibly undermine the DE effort as much as he can (think of his behavior with Umbridge), wait for the final confrontation, and then, at a crucial moment (say, V's attack on Harry) turn on Voldie. If I can steal an image from "Star Wars" just for the heck of it, I think Snape is going to be that rocket Luke fired into the  heart of the Death Star, the destroyer from within. (Or Trojan Horse, if you want a more classical reference.)

Just my thoughts,
Krista