Mysteries to ponder while waiting for the next book:

(or the stuff we haven’t figured out yet and may or may not have anything to do with the Snape loyalty debate)

Why does Snape hesitate during the Unbreakable Vow?

What is Snape’s alternative method for dealing with Dementors and why do we need to know?

Why was Snape afraid of Malfoy at Slughorn’s Christmas party?

What does Dumbledore mean when he says that he understands more than Harry does (about Snape and Malfoy’s overheard conversation)?

What were Snape and Dumbledore arguing about (that Hagrid overheard)?

In the argument, is Dumbledore suggesting that Snape make investigations into Slytherin or into his actual house at Spinner’s End?

What is the meaning of Dumbledore’s long potion-induced raving in the Cave?

How did Dumbledore procure Slughorn’s memory?

"But surely, sir," he said, keeping his voice as respecftul as possible, "you don't need me - you could use Legilimency... or Veritaserum..."

"Professor Slughorn is an extremely able wizard who will be expecting both," said Dumbledore. "He is much more accomplished at Occlumency than poor Morfin Gaunt, and I would be astonished if he has not carried an antidote to Veritaserum with him ever since I coerced him into giving me this travesty of a recollection." (HBP, p 372, American hardcover)

Why did Snape suggest he might continue Harry’s detention next year (after Harry used Sectumsempra on Draco)?

"You still got detention with Snape this Saturday?" Ron continued.

"Yeah, and the Saturday after that, and the Saturday after that."

sighed Harry. "And he's hinting now that if I don't get all the boxes

done by the end of term, we'll carry on next year."

(HBP, p539, American hardcover)

Why did Dumbledore ask Harry to retrieve his invisibility cloak before they left for the Cave? (What was Dumbledore up to during those missing five minutes?)

Why did Draco keep talking atop the Tower - was he compelled to do so by something? (It’s entirely possible that these quotes don’t mean anything, but just in case...)

“Malfoy looked as though he was fighting down the urge to shout, or to vomit. He gulped and took several deep breaths, glaring at Dumbledore, his wand pointing directly at the latter’s heart. Then, as though he could not help himself, he said, ‘I had to mend that broken Vanishing Cabinet...’” (HBP, p. 586)

“‘Enchanted coins,’ said Malfoy, as though he was compelled to keep talking, though his wand hand was shaking badly.” (HBP, p. 589)

“Malfoy’s mouth contorted involuntarily, as though he had tasted something very bitter.” (HBP, p. 590)

Is it more likely that Peter Pettigrew loved Lily?

What was Dumbledore’s biggest mistake (assuming it’s not Snape)?

What will the Death Eaters atop the Tower tell Voldemort about Dumbledore’s weakened state?

Odd Theories & Things We’d Like to See Happen

Snape didn’t love Lily, but Pettigrew did.

Was there someone else at the Hog’s Head that made the sign creak (just before Harry & Dumbledore apparated to go find the Horcrux in the Cave)?

“A minute later they turned the corner into the side street where the Hog’s Head sign creaked a little, though there was no breeze.” p. 554, HBP

Could Snape’s patronus change into a phoenix after HBP and could he communicate with Harry through that method?

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