The Chain (was Non-HBP spoiler, was (SHIP: Oh, my.)

[Barry Arrowsmith]

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> No doubt.  I think the romance of Tonks and Lupin--especially in 
> light of Rowling's remarks and Mrs. Weasleys observations about 
> couples feeling the pressure to marry before the ax falls--is doomed.
> 
> Perhaps there will be a lovely double wedding at the beginning of 
> Book 7, but I fear before the book's over Lupin will have taken his 
> turn as courier, carrying a piece of LV's soul beyond the veil.
> 

Which one?
There's HH's cup, probably GG's sword and RR's wand. Maybe Harry.
Some think Nagini, but I  doubt it, it's physically too close to Voldy,
might as well have the Horseclucks in his pocket. The locket is a
yes/no/maybe.

Ah! In mythology Fenris wolf gets killed by having a sword thrust 
down his throat.  As a Gryff in good standing Lupin might qualify
as a potential wielder. Send him through the veil choking on his own
blood, Lupin broken and bleeding on the Death Chamber floor.
Works for me.

> 
> Also, regarding the perceived timeline problems with Snape and 
> Trelawney's prophecy.  I think it's pretty clear that Snape was not 
> an eavesdropper.  He was already a member of the OoP.  As double 
> agent he only told LV part of the prophecy, because the Prophecy was 
> used, repeatedly, to manipulate LV.
> 
> First Godric's Hollow, then the DoM.  Both were part of DD's plan.
> 
> Speaking of Godric's Hollow, it was not Snape's turning point.   He 
> had already long since turned. 
> 

Oh, agreed.
He'd have to have done, otherwise Blackwidower!Snape and Snapes!Son
are a frost. And I've a soft spot for those two.


> The romance scene between Snape and Narcissa--which is obvious in 
> the book--and predicted by moi--puts an end to LOLLIPOPS and all 
> it's progeny.
> 
> Even I, who am more than willing to extol Snape's many charms, do 
> not believe that all his major actions are the result of a *series* 
> of love affairs.  Abandon the DEs for Lily and kill DD for Narcissa--
> I don't think so.
> 

Again, agreed.
It was Lily that fancied Snape.
Yes, I can easily imagine a poverty-stricken ugly duckling worshipping
the ethereal pure-blood beauty, thrusting out his pigeon-chest, yellow
teeth a-gleam every  time they passed in the corridor. Now comes his
chance  to play the knight-errant, at long last. With her old man banged
up in chokey, too. Ooh! Lucky Sevvy! Is he a gentleman, do you think?
Too noble to take advantage?
Strangely, I think he is.

Kneasy