What is Snape knows (was: Further thoughts on who knows what ...)

[Julia]

No: HPFGUIDX 125090


> Valky:
> I agree with both of potioncat's statements, and one supports the 
> other. Notice that Snape *does* appear to be interfering in the 
> outcome of the prophecy. He *really* gets on Harry's back telling 
> him he is *not* special, all the while telling Neville *he* is not 
> living up to the standard he should be.. and Neville really *is* 
> doing hopelessly.
> Neville is his prophecy boy.
>  <snip>
> Most likely he [DD] "calmly" tells Severus over and over that they 
are 
> exactly, both doing as they should be, and no interference is 
> necessary.... hence Snape's extreme frustration.

Julia:
There is an interesting observation you make. Do you really think 
that Snape think that Neville is a prophecy boy?
(I agree with the statement that SS knows only the first part of the 
prophecy - the same part Voldemort knows)
Of course from SS's POV there are some indications that probably 
make him believe that Neville is the one for example that he is 
pureblood and SS probably thinks Voldie is pureblood too.
However, I don't think that SS is so not observant spy that he 
didn't realise that Harry throughout the 5 years of Hogwart was the 
one who dueled with Voldie many times and that DD favours him not 
Neville.
Maybe the source of his frustration is the feeling that Harry 
interferes Neville with his 'saving-the-world' instinct??

Julia