Pettigrew's life debt

[L Sanford]

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Molley:
Ever since I read (and re-read) GoF, I have been disturbed by the fact that
Peter Pettigrew's life debt to Harry, considered to be significant at least
by DD, was completely disregarded by Pettigrew in the graveyard scene.  I
know that LV was present and that PP doesn't have the fortitude to defy his
master to his face, but did not seem reluctant or hesitant to do what he
needed to do except when it came to his own contribution.  He matter-of
-factly binds Harry to the headstone, draws Harry's blood and even strikes
him without so much as giving pause to the implications of what he was doing
to this boy to whom he owes his life.  So . . .what *is* the consequence to
not honoring a life debt?  Is PP aware that he in fact *has* a life debt to
Harry?  In light of all the horrible and treacherous things he's already
done, does he think that failing to honor this debt pales in comparison.
	I can imagine in "The Final Confrontation" that PP may in some
*small* way deceive LV on Harry's behalf in order to give him an advantage.
Will it be the deciding advantage?  Possibly, but I personally doubt it.
Will it satisfy the debt?  I don't know. It depends on what he does.  What
DOES satisfy a life debt? Is it an "eye for an eye, life for a life" sort of
thing?  Prof Snape has satisfied his life debt to James by saving/protecting
Harry numerous times, assuming that he's able to repay James through his son
rather than to James himself  - is his life debt satisfied?