Snape's potions book (was Re: Who needs Harry?)

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 182351


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> zgirnius:
> There is no explanation for this. My own personal explanation, is 
> that Snape kept the book in the classroom for reference as a young 
> teacher, but over time he has reached the point that he no longer 
> refers to it.

Potioncat:
Oh drat. You are so good at coming up with explanations. Mine is that 
the Marauders stole it, took a vague glance at it and hid it. Whether 
they put it in the cabinet, or it was later found, thought to be an 
abandoned book and set aside, I cannot say. Yours may be more water 
tight.

Many of us have bemoaned the fact that Snape's potions book was 
destroyed in the fire. I wonder if JKR did that on purpose, or if it 
had simply served its purpose for her.

But it crosses my mind, what would have been discovered in Professor 
Snape's office and quarters after his death? Surely he had notes?