What turned Snape (Was: JKR site update SPOILERS)

[finwitch]

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> Why does everyone say this? Dumbledore stated that saving another 
> wizards life created a 'bond'.. At NO time does he ever say there is s 
> 'life debt'.. That assumption is purely fan-created.  

Finwitch:

I recall him telling Harry it's magic at it's deepest when Harry said
he didn't want any bond with Pettigrew. For another, why should
Voldemort be unhappy of getting a servant 'in debt of Harry Potter',
if the bond of life-debt has NO magical effects at all.

I suppose the effect could be like the Felix Felicis makes you lucky
-- to benefit the one you owe your life to, despite your intention.
Like er -- Pettigrew being involved with the Moody-business -- Harry
learned to resist Imperius.

Anyway, we ARE talking about wizards' bonds -- of course they're
magical. Some ancient magic, I expect.

Finwitch