First of, I knew something I'd write would be unclear, simply because I was sleepy -- turns out it was the bit about the Unbreakable Oath. I'm not saying Dumbledore knew about the Oath before Snape even had to take it. I'm saying Snape, if he is who Dumbledore thinks he is, made the Oath to maintain his cover, then would have reported to Dumbledore, with the expectation that Dumbledore A) would find a loophole in the wording, B) would make even stronger preparations to defend himself, or C) would in some way prevent Snape from being able to follow through on the last part -- possibly even by killing Snape. Not that I think of Snape as particularly noble and self-sacrificing, but if he has been working for Dumbledore all this time he has really been courting a very ugly death at Voldemort's hands anyway, so better that Dumbledore do it. It's hard to see Dumbledore going with option 3 though...We know that Dumbledore knows something about the Oath, because Harry tells him of its existence. Of course, we don't know whether
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Ran out of room... part 2ifreetJuly 18 2005, 16:58:12 UTC
As far as "giving up" versus "failing" goes ... that was me trying to work a way around the Oath. In fairy tales, semantics do make a difference. Is not making an attempt the same as failing an attempt? If so, I have failed much more than I have ever done -- still haven't scaled Everest *sob*. ^_^ I assume Dumbledore, being Super Wizard, could do better at finding a loophole. Notice though, that even though Draco had failed in minimally two attempts, Snape had not yet stepped in to do it, until there were other Death Eaters as witnesses
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What, ambitious and cunning? Or just manipulative?ifreetJuly 18 2005, 22:01:40 UTC
Right, right. *smacks forehead* Thought I'd looked it up at one point... that does explain why I had to keep "correcting" myself from writing "Vow
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Re: What, ambitious and cunning? Or just manipulative?akarui_rynkaJuly 18 2005, 22:21:56 UTC
Sorry. You're going to have to ask Ami-chan for ones you can argue with. I'm fully on your side here.
And...I thought you were going to find me pictures? Where's my pictures? Of course, I'm much rather read your wonderfully weaved words than see someone elses pictures.
But- but- Fine! Don't argue with me. See if I care. *sulks*
Well, Ponderosa is always good for smutty pics, and she does have an ... impressive Snape at http://www.ponderosa121.com/top.html Go to artwork, then scroll to Harry Potter nonpairing. This is the "Gondor has no pants artist," by the by. I luvs her work. ^_^
Did someone say ship?ifreetJuly 19 2005, 09:19:56 UTC
Well, now that Super!Ginny is being shunted aside ... and the trio will be spending a great deal more time together than they did the past year ... and since teenage relationships are so known for their stability ... really, anything could happen.
Okay, so it's J.K. Rowling, so probably not -- but the fanfic-ers should still be going strong.
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First of, I knew something I'd write would be unclear, simply because I was sleepy -- turns out it was the bit about the Unbreakable Oath. I'm not saying Dumbledore knew about the Oath before Snape even had to take it. I'm saying Snape, if he is who Dumbledore thinks he is, made the Oath to maintain his cover, then would have reported to Dumbledore, with the expectation that Dumbledore A) would find a loophole in the wording, B) would make even stronger preparations to defend himself, or C) would in some way prevent Snape from being able to follow through on the last part -- possibly even by killing Snape. Not that I think of Snape as particularly noble and self-sacrificing, but if he has been working for Dumbledore all this time he has really been courting a very ugly death at Voldemort's hands anyway, so better that Dumbledore do it. It's hard to see Dumbledore going with option 3 though...We know that Dumbledore knows something about the Oath, because Harry tells him of its existence. Of course, we don't know whether ( ... )
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And...I thought you were going to find me pictures? Where's my pictures?
Of course, I'm much rather read your wonderfully weaved words than see someone elses pictures.
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Well, Ponderosa is always good for smutty pics, and she does have an ... impressive Snape at http://www.ponderosa121.com/top.html Go to artwork, then scroll to Harry Potter nonpairing. This is the "Gondor has no pants artist," by the by. I luvs her work. ^_^
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Okay, so it's J.K. Rowling, so probably not -- but the fanfic-ers should still be going strong.
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you saw it all!
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