[HPforGrownups] Re: Another Timeline Problem

[Christine Maupin]

No: HPFGUIDX 174886

                                  KMC:
> In the Prince's tale we see the progression of
> memories as Snape ages
> - 2 were prior to Hogwart's
> - Train to Hogwart's
> - Sorting

> The problem arises in that we know from one of
> the early books that James saves Severus in their
> 6th year. In OOTP, we see from Snape's worst memory
> that calling Lily a Mudblood happen in their 5th year.

houyhnhnm:
>The only logical conclusion is that Sirius was wrong,
>that the Prank took place in their fifth year.  Or it
>was just one more detail that Rowling couldn't be bothered with.
>The memories are not in exact chronological order, though.
>The very last one is of Snape finding Lily's letter at 12
>GP and that couldn't have taken place after he went to the
>Forest of Dean with the Sword.  Harry had already found
>the torn photograph months before.
 
Christy:
I have no canon to support what I am about to say and Snape was dying when he gave Harry his memories (however, no doubt Snape was a powerful wizard) ... perhaps Snape gave the memories in the order he thought it best for Harry to view them.

Just a thought...

Christy

       
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