[HPforGrownups] Why did Voldemort offer to spare Lily? (was: Reactions to Snape)

[Laura Lynn Walsh]

No: HPFGUIDX 175788


On 2007, Aug 18, , at 23:00, Judy wrote:

> But, why did Voldemort give Lily that option?

Perhaps, in a way, it is a strategic option.  If he spares
Lily, he has Snape completely in his debt.  Snape has
shown what is to Voldemort a grave weakness - he
LOVES someone.  Voldemort can continue to have this
immense power over Snape and can use it to keep
Snape in control.

Laura
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Laura Lynn Walsh    lwalsh at acsalaska.net
http://llwcontemplations.blogspot.com



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