[HPforGrownups] Re: Snape didn't make the Unbreakable Vow/Harry possible scenerios

[Lana]

No: HPFGUIDX 161668

Becca:
> Anyway, I think your theory, if true, would add an extra sprig of
> tragedy to the bowl, since Snape could have chosen not to kill. I'm
> not, however, necessarily saying that Snape shouldn't have killed.
> This very well could be an Obi Wan "If you strike me down I shall
> become more powerful than you can possibly imagine" kind of
> situation. I'm reserving judgement on that until Book 7.


Lana writes:
  While I find it interesting you point this out since my 16 year old DD did as well..
  I find it hard to believe that the vow was not made.  With the sealing of the bonder, it makes it real no matter what hand you use.  If it wasn't real, the visual bond would not have been seen.  JKR surely wouldn't have been so descriptive if it were a hoax.  I am sure that they all know what the Vow is and how it works.  Bellatrix (sp?) surely would have noticed if something wasn't right.  She was already wary of SS and watching his every move I am sure.
  As to the "Obi Wan" theory.. I fully agree.  I am sure that there is more to DD dying than just being gone.  It is very and likely possible that DD will not be back as human form (JKR has confirmed that he is indeed dead), but I have no doubt that he knew what was coming and has prepared much for Harrys benefit.   
   There is always the chance that DD created a "diary" without the soul much like LV did.  Or he could have already taken most of the important memories he had and put them in the penseive (sp?) for Harrys use.  There is also the thought that DD could have transferred some of himself into the Harry on the tower without Harry knowing.  If LV could have his powers transferred in the backfire curse, it is possible for one to intentionally do it.  It is early in the grief process and Harry quite possibly doesn't realize the transfer yet.
  Then again, it is also possible that Harry will have been pushed over the edge by the death of DD that he will realize the full extent of the powers and knowledge he gained from LV.  With all that LV has taken from Harry in the quest for power surely will rattle Harrys cage enough to eventually push the limit.  Or possibly one of his friends will die and that will be the push needed..  

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