Further thoughts on who knows what about the prophecy, particularly re: Snape

[Sally Waddle]

No: HPFGUIDX 125092


potioncat:
<snip> I can't put my finger on it, but Snape has a reason, within his own mind, to treat these two boys the way he does. And I don't think it's an old grudge or old life debt. His behavior seems one of irritation or frustration. <snip> 
 

a thought:

If Snape was the eavesdropper and heard the first half of the prophecy, he may well be disgusted the the job of ridding the WW of Voldemort (which IS the ultimate DADA job) belongs to one of two young boys, both of whom he regards as incompetent. He hates that his ultimate survival depends on either Harry or Neville (as, many years earlier, it depended on James). We all know that Harry has many positive wizarding qualities, but to Snape, he (1) is not a pureblood, and (2) "lacks the discipline" necessary for good potionmaking and occlumency. Neville is obviously a lower-than-average wizard (so far). I imagine our dear Snape is absolutely livid that one of these two boys controls his fate!

"frnsic1"