DDM!Snape & the UV

[eggplant107]

No: HPFGUIDX 149811

"justcarol67" <justcarol67 at ...> wrote:

> Not even Snape could simultaneously protect
> the helpless (IMO dying) Dumbledore and the
> boy he was sworn to protect and fend off
> four Death Eaters

It would have involved a certain amount of danger to Snape, the Death
Eaters might have gotten off a lucky shot, but I think Snape would
have had a good chance ok killing all 4 before they knew what was
happening; he was more powerful than they were and had the element of
surprise. Instead Snape chouse to murder Dumbledore, and that involved
no danger to him at all.

> the vow would kick in and Snape would die

Yes, but I hope you're not trying to use that fact as a defense of the
man. All that proves is that when Snape made that vow he was either
being incredibly evil or three stooges grade stupid. There are only 2
things on the menu, brilliant and sinister or good hearted and retarded. 

Did Dumbledore know Snape made that vow? If not why not? And if he did
why on earth would he trust Snape, or respect him?     

> our ideas of a preposterous storyline differ markedly

Indeed.

> We have seen Snape *refrain* from killing Sirius Black

He kept him alive so he could suffer a horrific fate that was worse
than death, and Lupin too if he had his way.

> Note DD's statement to Draco about how hard it is to kill

Some people find it difficult to kill but others find it remarkably
easy. Snape sure didn't make it seem very hard that terrible night in
the tower. 

Eggplant