[HPforGrownups] Re: Voldemort's Intentions & Snape's Expectations

[Bart Lidofsky]

No: HPFGUIDX 189809

On 11/29/2010 10:38 PM, Mike wrote:
> I don't know that memorizing a bunch of curses makes Severus a genius. Smart guy I'll grant, and probably powerfully magical; though we really don't get to see him in action other than against kids and that master of showmanship and little else, Gilderoy Lockhart.
>
> He did invent his own spells, well, at least Sectumsempra. But at the time of Snape asking LV to save Lily, I don't see LV recognizing anything out of Snape other than he overheard a prophesy and would probably make a good spy.

Bart:
     Let's see. A 10 year old having a knowledge of curses on the level 
of advanced 17 year olds is pretty impressive. Creating methodologies 
for potions that were easier and more effective than those in the 
advanced textbook is pretty impressive, too. His occlumancy skills are 
such that Morty doesn't even know that Snape is hiding his thoughts. And 
note that, other than Morty, he is the only wizard who managed to learn 
the "flying without a broomstick" method. Just to name a few things off 
the top of my head.

     Bart