Snape at Godric's Hollow

[esmith222002]

No: HPFGUIDX 122381



> Potioncat:
> But remember, a Patronus is not the same thing as an Animagus. I 
> think the Patronus would take the form of that Patron/FatherFigure 
> in your life. While an Animagus reflects your own characteristics. 
> Knowing what Snape's are, outside of the storyline, could very well 
> tell us something important or give something else away. But he 
> would not be able to use his Patronus in spying.  As far as I know, 
> JKR hasn't said anything about Snape being an animagus. (Although I 
> wouldn't be surprised.)

Brothergib:
I was making the assumption that if SS patronus was important, then 
it would have to be because it indicated that he was indeed an 
Animagus. Certainly, SS discovering that the MArauder's had managed 
it would be powerful motivation for SS to have tried himself! There 
is also still the possibility that one can seperate from their 
Patronus. Is this what LV managed at Godric's Hollow thus allowing a 
part of him to survive? (Certainly draws on elements from both 
Tolkien and Philip Pullman)

> 
> Potioncat:
> Well, I can't imagine a story that Snape could tell that would 
allow him to change sides after LV's fall.  So I believe DD is 
telling the truth about Snape coming over before hand.

Brothergib:
Remember that DD is a very accomplished Legilimens and if we can 
assume that he is the most powerful wizard around, then there is 
every chance that DD could glean enough info from SS to trust that he 
had made a last minute defection. Convincing everyone else would have 
been a major problem though!!