My 7 book 7 predictions

[Renee]

No: HPFGUIDX 147911

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "nrenka" <nrenka at ...> wrote:
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> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, juli17@ wrote:
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> > Julie:
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> <snip>
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> > I still like Snape being the person, though not so he could get 
> > Lily as his reward. DDM!Snape wouldn't do that, as he's actually 
> > reformed and wants to save the Potter family, not just Lily (and 
> > Snape had already turned back to DD's side at this point). Even for 
> > an ESE!Snape it doesn't make sense from LV's standpoint, because 
> > why not just stupefy Lily and give her to Snape? It cost LV nothing 
> > and keeps a grateful Snape more loyal than ever. 
 
Nora: 

> In answer to your 'why not just stupefy Lily' question, you're not 
> thinking with Evil Overlord logic, and Voldemort has shown himself to 
> be absolutely classic EO material: splitting up his soul and hiding 
> it in precious objects, giving his opponent a chance to duel and thus 
> escape, other flashy theatrics, etc.
> 
> So Voldemort has never been the most terribly considerate Evil 
> Overlord towards his minions.  Sure, he makes an *offer* to spare 
> Lily (note interview confirmation of said fact), but if she's not 
> going to take it, she might as well be disposed of.  Snape, as a good 
> minion, will just have to suck it up and deal.  But you have to admit 
> that the idea that Snape and Voldie had some general agreement does 
> explain the "Who on earth would want Snape in love with them?" 
> comment distressingly well.
 
Renee:
Though it's a bit heavy even in a book aimed at teenagers and JKR
would have to handle this with a great deal of care, I have to say I'd
rather like it if this theory turned out to be true, or close to the
truth.      

If it is, Voldemort may have had another reason to kill Lily instead
of just stunning her. She's refused his offer. Obviously, she can't be
trusted. Apparently, she has a strong personality. How does LV know
Snape will remain loyal to him if he takes Lily home as a prize?

Renee