Snape at Godric's Hollow

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 122407



> 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:
I don't follow your theory about separating from the Patronus.  
Could you elaborate, and provide the canon?

 I think JKR  has said that the trio will not become animagi, so 
being able to summon a Patronus does not mean a wizard can become an 
animagi. Also, Snape did not learn about the Marauders' Animagi 
until PoA, so that would not have been a motivating factor in his 
younger days (I once came up with that motivation too.)

 
> 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!!

Potioncat:
I have no strong opinion at all whether Snape was at GH.  But what 
do you base your idea on that it was that night that Snape changed 
sides?  It's an interesting idea, I'm just not convinced canon 
supports it.

Potioncat who is a real canon thumper, and hopes her requests for 
canon haven't insulted anyone.