Of Souls and Death - Dumbledore's Intent

[Miles]

No: HPFGUIDX 148929

William Bernard wrote:
>   There might be another explanation here. It could be that DD's
>   explanation that Snape only heard the first part is correct. He has
> also said that the eavesdropper was overpowered and expelled from the
> Hog's Head. Suppose, in the middle of the prophecy, Snape was found
> and confronted by Aberforth. Assuming Aberforth is a wizard, he might
> have stunned him. Perhaps he grabbed him and they were wrestling
> outside the door. DD would hear the struggle, but listen to the whole
> prophecy. Then he would open the door, and ST, coming out of her
> trance, would see Snape.

Miles:
No question, this is possible. My interpretation of canon is far from being
true beyond any doubt, it is just a theory.
But I think it is ... sexy, because we do not have to assume any major part
of it without canon support or canon interpretation. The theory takes some
pieces of canon, interpretes it slightly different from other points of view
(and totally different from Harry's), and it can explain some major
mysteries yet to be solved.

Just to put another question into the discussion: Why don't we dive into the
pensieve to listen to the prophecy? Why don't we hear any sounds apart from
Trelawny's voice in the memory version Dumbledore presents to Harry (and to
us)?

Miles