Does Snape know? (was: Who knows prophecy contents?)

[pippin_999]

> Pippin said:
> > Harry is sure that Snape *does* know something about 
what's in  the Department of Mysteries and *does* think that he's 
special  and important -- that's why he went snooping in the 
Pensieve  after all.
> 
> SSSusan:
> Pippin, could you expand on this a bit?  I understand you're 
saying  that Harry believes Snape knows something about the 
DoM, but what do  you mean in the latter part of the sentence?  
That Harry went  snooping in the pensieve in order to prove to 
himself that Snape  DOES believe Harry is special & important?  
If that's what you mean,  I'd like to know more why you think Harry 
believes this<

Pippin:
If Harry had no clear idea in his head, it wouldn't be the first
time. 
But I was toying with the idea that he went snooping in Snape's 
thoughts with the subconscious wish that he was going to find 
something that would make him feel better about himself.









> SSSusan:
> Fascinating.  You mean Voldy is facing the question, "Is Snape 
> telling the truth and therefore the prophecy will empower me to 
destroy Potter, or is Lupin telling the truth and the prophecy gives 
 me very little I didn't already know?"  Is that a fair summation?


Pippin:
Exactly. 


Pippin