Ollivander's Disappearance/brother wands/other predictions

[Mike]

No: HPFGUIDX 171013

> > Colwilrin wrote:
> > <snip>
> > One last wild thought. What if Snape and Lily were related
> > through the muggle side. 
> >  <snip>
> > 
> 
> colebiancardi:
> 
> a few years ago, I thought of this - that Snape & Lily had a
> relationship, not as "lovers" or "unrequited" love stuff, but as
> family relations - that they were distant cousins.

Mike:
I too hate the LOLLIPOPS stuff and sincerely hope JKR doesn't go 
there. OTOH, I don't buy the relation without the SHIP part either.
But read on. ;)


> colebiancardi:
> However, DD stated that Petunia was Harry's last living relative - 
> in OotP, he tells Harry "I put my trust, therefore, in your mother's
> blood.  I delivered you to her sister, her only remaining relative" 
> p 836, Am Ed Hardcover
> 
> So, I don't think, although I love the idea, that Snape is Harry's
> distant second or third cousin removed....on **his mother's side**

Mike:
You don't have to give up your theory so easily, imo. Even Lily's and 
Petunia's blood is not the exact same, there is going to be some 
differences. But obviously Petunia will be the closest possible to 
Lily, even closer than one of their parents. Now, if Snape is a 2nd 
cousin that means one set of the same great-grandparents. That's only 
1/4 same blood. Third cousins would be 1/8th. Not counting the 
dilution that occurs between siblings. 

This might explain the choice not to place Harry with Snape. Like not 
*enough* of "your mother's blood" to seal the blood charm Dumbledore 
used.

Plus, the obvious second reason. Placing Harry with Snape would be a 
death sentence to Snape if and when Voldemort returns.

So, even though I don't buy it, I don't think you have to abandon 
your theory on this account. :)


> > Colwilrin:
> > Got Crow?
> 
> colebiancardi:
> yep, and I am hoping to release him on July 21st or thereabouts :)

Mike:
Don't put that recipe away just yet. ;)