Snape is a mysterious character and this small editorial, mind I call it that, will discuss two main questions from the Harry Potter series.
- Why did Dumbledore trust Snape so much?
- Why did Fawkes not save Dumbledore?
I believe that Snape has saved Harry's life six times, once per book.
Book 1: Snape muttered the counter-curse to Quirrel's spell, giving Harry a chance for survivial.
Skip Book 2 for the time being.
Book 3: Snape brought Harry back to the castle, preventing further dementor attacks.
Book 4: Snape helped stun Barty Crouch Jr.
Skip Book 5 for the time being.
Book 6: Snape told the death eaters:
Quote:
"Potter belongs to the Dark Lord - we are to leave him!" - Page 603, Chapter 28 HBP, U.S. Edition
In book 2 I believe that Snape grabbed the Sorting Hat, entered the Chamber of Secrets, gave the hat to Harry and successfully gouged out the basilisk's eyes, before also crying on Harry and healing Harry.
In book 5, Snape dove in between Harry and an
avada kedavra curse.
Both of the last two circumstances he did in his other form. His form that made Dumbledore trust him so much. His form as an animagus: Fawkes.
This would easily explain Fawkes' absence on the tower, as well as Snape's absence in the Department of Mysteries. Here is a timeline of the night that Dumbledore died.
1. Snape rushed up to the Astronomy tower, where he killed Dumbledore, on Dumbledore's orders, we are assuming.
2. Snape left, saving Harry's life once again.
3. Snape apparated to another place, before apparating back and transforming into Fawkes, telling all of his sorrow for what he had done.
4. Snape disapears once again, for his meeting with the Dark Lord.
There is a little more evidence behind the theory:
Quote:
"Pushing Harry roughly aside, he knelt over Malfoy, drew his wand, and traced it over the deep wounds Harry's curse has made, muttering an incantation that sounded almost like a song." - Page 523, Chapter 24 HBP, U.S. Edition
This looks normal until the last part. Why should it sound like a song? Why even add that little detail?
This only makes us ponder more, as well as I have searched all six books. Never have I seen Snape and Fawkes in a scene together. Never, despite their importance.
I hope this has interested you and I would love feedback, even if you think I am crazy.
