HBP Chapters 14-16 post DH look

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> Pippin:
> I don't see the two as mutually exclusive. Draco can dread the
> consequences of failure and yet still hope for glory if he succeeds.
> Draco is already showing signs of panic, making amateurish mistakes
> such as getting caught by Filch and launching the poorly thought-out
> attempts with the necklace and the mead. 

Potioncat:
You're right, he stands to lose everything or gain a very fleeting 
glory, although he may not yet know how fleeting any LV-dispensed 
glory is. He does know how very likely he is to fail. He might also 
think Snape wants the glory and may think Snape has a good chance of 
getting it.

I had the feeling Alla thought Draco still had visions of glory in 
his head--like he did at the beginning of the year. 

Draco says, 'it's my job he gave it to me." At this point, I'm not 
sure if Draco is still proud of that and wants to stay in charge,  
doesn't trust Snape, or is afraid of the consequences of accepting 
help from Snape.

> Potioncat:
> > 
> > Do I have the timeline correct---doesn't Snape tell DD much 
earlier 
> > than Christmas(per DH) that Draco resents him?
> 
> Pippin:
> IIRC, that happens on the night Snape treats DD for the Ring curse.

Potioncat:
Which may explain why Narcissa reminds Severus that he is Draco's 
favorite teacher. She may think Severus needs a little balm.