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Why did Voldemort not Avada Kedavra Snape?
Voldemort did not kill Severus by the powerful but simple killing curse because he realised that the Elder wand might recognise Snape as it’s master and refuse to harm him. Voldemort had already been in a situation where the killing curse had backfired on him and so was reluctant to take any chances here.
What did Voldemort say to Snape before killing him?
Voldemort told Snape he had been a faithful servant, but that he had to regrettably kill him, as he mistakenly believed he was the master of the Elder Wand, as Snape had killed Albus Dumbledore, its former owner the year prior, during the Battle of the Astronomy Tower.
Why didn’t Snape fight against Voldemort?
Snape wasn’t prepared for Nagini’s attack, like I said, he was waiting for Voldemort to attack. He knew it was his time to die. Maybe that’s why he didn’t defend himself.
Why does Voldemort want to kill Snape?
Voldemort believes that because Snape killed Dumbledore, the Elder Wand’s allegiance lies with Snape. Although Voldemort is currently using the wand, he notes that it doesn’t behave as it should for him. By killing Snape, he hopes that it will change its allegiance to him.
What was Voldemort’s tone when he was talking to Harry?
Voldemort’s tone was musing, calm, but Harry’s scar had begun to throb and pulse: Pain was building in his forehead, and he could feel that controlled sense of fury building inside Voldemort. Voldemort believes that because Snape killed Dumbledore, the Elder Wand’s allegiance lies with Snape.
Why did Voldemort keep the Quirrell stone?
Voldemort must have thought that Snape didn’t know Voldemort was inside the body of Quirrell, He just had to keep the stone safe, because he wouldn’t get trusted by dumbledore.
Why didn’t Snape turn to Dumbledore for the Quirrell stone?
Ultimately though, had Snape, from Voldemort’s perspective, truly considered Quirrell an objective danger to Dumbledore’s plans for the stone, Snape would have turned to Dumbledore. Instead, Snape seems to be pursuing this on his own, which logically means Snape isn’t looking out for Dumbledore’s plans, but his (Snape’s) own plans.