Dumbledore, Snape and the scar :Was Harry's scar (Long)

[esmith222002]

No: HPFGUIDX 121756


I do think that the importance of Harry's scar is well known to the 
Order of the Phoenix. The OOTP know the fulll prophecy and exactly 
how Harry will be able to defeat Voldemort. Let's assume that the 
ability of Harry to defeat the Dark Lord is to do with the connection 
that can be made between them via the scar. Now let's look at the two 
most interesting members of the OOTP.
1. Dumbledore - DD knows that Harry will have to face Voldemort at 
some point in the future, and at that point the future of the WW will 
depend on Harry winning that battle. This is why he has allowed Harry 
to be exposed to Voldemort as often as he has. However, he is also 
aware that because of the scar, Voldemort may be able to access 
Harry's thoughts. This is why DD is incredibly careful what he tells 
Harry e.g. he never reveals the reason for the glint in is eye at the 
end of GOF. DD is incredibly careful when telling Harry about the 
Prophecy. He realises that he has to tell Harry something but is 
sufficiently vague so as not to alert Voldemort. The only extra bit 
of info that Voldemort could learn is that Harry 'has powers the Dark 
Lord knows not' - something I am sure he has already figured out.
2. Snape - As a member of the OOTP, Snape must know about the scar 
and the prophecy. However we also know that he does not rate Harry as 
a wizard at all. I think Snape is astonished by DD's faith in Harry. 
He is also prejudiced due to his hatred of James. All Snape can see 
is that at some point Voldemort will be able to use Harry for his own 
purposes, and that HArry's arrogance will probably speed up this 
process. In this situation, DD's faith in HArry becomes positively 
dangerous!

Therefore, in conclusion;

DD has faith is Harry and thinks that Harry will defeat Voldemort in 
the end. This why DD exposes Harry to Voldemort, and occasionally 
gives hime some relevant information.

Snape thinks that there is no way someone as untalented as Harry can 
beat Voldemort (and Snape has first hand experience of his power). 
Therefore placing your trust in Harry, who not only can't beat 
Voldemort but can probably be used as a weapon against the OOTP, is 
suicidal!