Two Plot Problems

[zgirnius]

No: HPFGUIDX 187663

> alla:
> Is Snape's reputation with the DEs one of being _capable_, or has he  
> cultivated a reputation of being rather incompetent in managing  
> destruction? The latter would make sense (if not for Snape's ego),  
> but Voldemort has a high opinion of him.

Zara:
I would say the evidence favors the view that other DEs would have regarded Snape as more than merely competent at the Dark Arts/duelling. Consider for example their reaction to his appearance on the Tower in HBP:

> HBP:
> Snape said nothing, but walked forward and pushed Malfoy roughly out of the way. The three Death Eaters fell back without a word. Even the werewolf seemed cowed.