[HPforGrownups] Re: Snape's death

[June Ewing]

No: HPFGUIDX 191259






    
 
> Zara:
> I think his half-hearted attempt to spare Lily was in the same 
spirit as his gift of the silver hand to Peter. Not a sign of any 
affection or esteem, but a means of control. Supposing that Voldemort 
had indeed spared Lily - what would Snape have been willing to do to 
ensure her continued existence? Why..."Anything"!
>

Jean:
Perhaps, but he has shown that he will kill without hesitation before 
- no matter who is in the room, yet he did what Snape asked and then 
didn't kill him directly with AK. Just seems a little strange... :)

June
I think Zara is right on this subject. Dumbledore has said that Voldemort had no need or want for friends. He used Nagini because (as we saw when he was battling Harry) he didn't think the wand would work against Snape because he thought it was loyal to Snape. Personally I think the AK curse would have been nicer than putting the snake on him.
   
     

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