HBP theories...

[esmith222002]

No: HPFGUIDX 159433

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "zgirnius" <zgirnius at ...> wrote:
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> I kind of like the theory that Dumbledore's death was not planned in 
> advance, that I mentioned above. Because I think that would make it 
> the hardest for things to get straightened out in Book 7 (and thus, 
> the most exciting/suspenseful to read about.<grin>)


On finding out from Flitwick that DE's have invaded the castle, Snape 
runs straight for the tower, without even stopping to consider the 
battle raging within Hogwarts. This is a very single minded action and 
suggests that this course of action had been predetermined. My 
interpretation is this - Snape knows that Malfoy is meant to kill DD. 
DD knows that Malfoy may be close to getting DE's into the castle (info 
via Harry via Sybil). If DD and SS are conspiring together, it makes 
sense that they would agree a plan of action if DE's get into the 
castle. Therefore the plan of action would seem to be that Snape has to 
kill DD before Malfoy does. Hence why Snape sprints for the tower. The 
whole reason for DD's death at the hands of Snape is to place a trusted 
double agent at LV's side.

Brothergib