[HPforGrownups] Snape's Last Confidant? (was: CHAP DISC, HBP 25, The Se...

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> 7. "Dumbledore did not speak for a moment; he looked as though  
d> he was trying to make up his mind about something. At last he  
d> said, 'I am sure. I trust Severus Snape completely.' said, 'I am 
d> Dumbledore trying to make up his mind about?

>Dave:
>I  think he's *very* tempted to tell Harry the *real* reason
he trusts Snape,  but he doesn't *dare* tell Harry or indeed
*anyone* why Snape is truly DDM,  because the danger is too
great that LV could then get the truth out of them  via Legimancy.

>But I stand by my theory that there must be *one*  living person who
knows the truth (and is therefore currently putting on  a
Cannes Film Festival-worthy acting performance)Cannes Film Festival
now useless as a spy. In spite of the arguments already raised
against  the idea, I still think it's Hermione -- Who else could
conceivably master  Occlumancy as well as Snape has? (Unless Jo is
planning an ironic twist by  bestowing masterful Occlumancy talent
on Mr. Rubeus "I shouldn'ta said that"  Hagrid.)
 
Nikkalmati
 
Interesting speculation.  I may have missed your earlier post ( as in  I 
stand by my theory).  Although you make a significant point that  DDM!Snape would 
need a contact with the Order, a means of communication, I  don't, however, 
think this person necessarily knows Snape is DDM in  HBP.  It is possible that 
this person will read the signs and figure it out  later.  Hermione is a 
possible candidate for solving the puzzle, just as  she solved the logic puzzle in 
SS/PS.  Perhaps, the portrait will inform  McGonagall of the true relationship 
between  DD and SS, and she will be his  point of contact.  Lupin is another 
possibility; after all, he does know SS  pretty well and feels indebted to him 
for preparing the Wolfsbane  potion.  His reaction in the hospital wing to the 
news DD was dead in  HBP also implies that he knows more than he is letting 
on.
 
Maybe, if Draco leaves LV's side, he will be a middleman between SS and the  
Order.  It would be easier for him to convince the Order that he could be a  
valuable spy, because he did not kill DD.
 
Jen R. suggested Dobby.  I think he could play a role too, but the  Order 
would not accept Dobby directly as a source.  He would have to be a  middle man.  
Wouldn't it be ironic if Dobby carried messages between SS and  Harry, 
without Harry knowing who was on the other end?
 
Nikkalmati (seeing so many possibilities)   




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