Wormtail spying on Snape (Re: Another Curse-Breaker + HP7 book title?)

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 145399

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Corey Overton" <coverton at n...>
wrote:
>
> Brothergib:
> > Dumbledore was dying anyway from the curse within Slytherin's
> > ring. He decided to use his death to allow Snape to gain 
> > Voldemort's trust. At present Voldemort does not trust Snape 
> > enough to tell him anything. He even has Wormtail spying on 
> > Snape!!
> 
> 
> I forgot about Wormtail spying on Snape. I don't think Voldemort 
> chose a very good spy. Don't think Wormtail is very good because 
> he's too scared of Snape, imo. Well, hope to hear what you think. 
> 
> Your fellow list member,
> Corey
>

bboyminn:

I think Wormtail WOULD spy on Snape. He would certainly seize any
opportunity to put himself at an advantage and improve his standing in
Voldemort's eyes. If he had the dirt on Snape, without hesitation, he
would 'dish' it. But I don't think Voldemort sent Wormtail to Snape's
with the specific intent of him spying. 

I suspect that Wormtail is simply warehoused. Peter is mostly useless
to Voldemort. He can be seen in public, although, as Voldemort gets
stronger, that becomes less of a problem. He really doesn't have the
courage or reliability to take on assignments like the assault on
Hogwarts. So, Voldemort has simply placed him at Snape's for safe
keeping, and more so, to keep him out of Voldemort's hair
(figuratively speaking, of course), and further to not have to listen
to him whining, simpering, and sucking up all the time.

Snape's house is somewhat remote, and Snape is only there for a few
weeks out of the year, so it makes an ideal place to keep Wormtail in
seclusion and out of the way.

So, Wormtail certainly WOULD spy on Snape, but then any DE would spy
on any DE because they are all trying anything they can to gain favor
with Voldemort. But I don't think that is specifically why Peter is at
Snape's.

Just a thought.

Steve/bboyminn