Spinner's End

[amsmith422]

No: HPFGUIDX 156838


> Tinktonks buts in:
>
> Ok so try this for size. It wasn't Snape at Spinners End. It was a
> polyjuiced Dumbledore. Both are sufficiently good
> Occlumens/Legilimens that nobody would be able to tell the
> difference. It was DD who took the UV that would take his life. He
> knew throughout the whole book that Draco's attempts to kill he
> WOULD end with his death because if Draco failed the vow would kick
> in and kill him instantly anyway. This is why he shared all the
> information about Horcruxes with Harry. This is also why he told
> Harry to confide in Ron and Hermione (Obviously counting that
> Hermione's logic would be important when he was gone)
>
> Snape knew of this situation and had been ordered to take the
killing
> shot so that none of the DE or LV found out that Snape had allowed
> DD to take his place. The look of revulsion was because Snape knew
> he had to kill someone he cared for and that it should have been
him
> who had taken the vow in the first place and died instead.
>


Anna responds:
This is my first post so forgive me if I'm butting
in or not quite on topic.  I believe, and have believed from the
first reading of HBP that Snape told Dumbledore about having to take
the UV.  Dumbledore knew that Draco was making an attempt on his
life and knew that if he should fail or be found out that he would
be killed.  So Dumbledore had to devise a way to save Draco and
Snape. I believe DD told Snape that if it came down to him being in
a position where he was about to be killed he wanted Snape to do it
(this would fulfill the UV and save Snape).  I believe that they
argued about this (Hagrid stumbled upon them arguing if you
remember) and I believe the look of Hatred on Snape's face as he
cast the Avada Kedavra (sp. sorry) was a mixture of pretence for the
audience he had and genuine loathing toward DD for making him do
it.  I also think Snape gave Harry a clue as he was blocking the
curses Harry was throwing at him.  He said blocked again and again
until you lean to close your mind.  I do not think he said this just
to be taunting but to press upon Harry that he needs to learn Occlumency I
believe Snape is somewhat good.  I believe he has a true love for
the dark arts but I also  believe that his hatred toward James did
not just stem from the bullying but also from the fact that Lily
chose James over him.  I think he was in love with her and I think
the fact that he was responsible for her death was what turned him
to the good side.  I also think that he made a vow to protect her son
(even though he loathes doing so because he reminds him so much of
James) as a means to "make it up to her" and that in the end he will
die protecting him.  Anyone agree or disagree???