When did Dumbledore tell Snape that Harry was a Horcrux?

WARNING: Possible spoiler for Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows follows! Yes, he said “6” to Harry for a reason: He didn’t yet want Harry to know he was a Horcrux. He confirmed that when talking to Snape, (when Harry was viewing Snape’s memories at the end of DH, Ch 33).

Why didn’t Dumbledore tell Harry he was a Horcrux?

Dumbledore knew that Harry was unable to control access of his memories when Voldemort looks in his mind and thus he thought it best to not tell him. When Dumbledore wanted to tell Harry about the horcruxes, it was too late and Draco had been given the task to kill him.

Why does Dumbledore say please to Snape?

Dumbledore knew that the time had presented itself and so by saying this he requested Snape to do the needful. Also, he could’ve also said so to throw off the Death Eaters present about Snape’s true loyalties. Saying please made it looking like pleading which mightve scored brownie points with the death eaters.

Why did Dumbledore not do anything about the horcruxes during Voldemort’s 14 years of absence?

Because he had no idea that Voldemort had actually created horcruxes. The first ever clue that Dumbledore got of the horcruxes was the Diary in 1992. Till then, he had no inkling that Voldemort had gone that far on the path to immortality.

Did Voldemort know that Harry was a Horcrux?

Originally Answered: Did Voldemort knew Harry was one of the Horcruxes? No, he didn’t. He had no clue up till the end. If he had, he would have made the connection about the prophecy, and would not have tried to kill Harry so many times.

Why did Dumbledore not tell Snape about Horcruxes?

Dumbledore didn’t tell Snape about horcruxes because it was not required. And Snape had to work closely with Voldamort and it would have been difficult for him. Besides even if Snape knew he wouldn’t have done anything towards destruction of horcruxes.

What was Dumbledore’s last words?

“Severus, please.” To everyone at the time, that was Dumbledore begging Severus not to kill him.

Did Snape tell Voldemort when Harry Potter would be moved?

It seems suspicious that Snape told Voldemort when Harry Potter would be moved from his home. At that point of time, he had Voldemort’s complete trust, having killed Dumbledore, why did he need to Stack Exchange Network

Why did Dumbledore say ‘6’ to Harry Potter?

WARNING: Possible spoiler for Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows follows! Yes, he said “6” to Harry for a reason: He didn’t yet want Harry to know he was a Horcrux. He confirmed that when talking to Snape, (when Harry was viewing Snape’s memories at the end of DH, Ch 33).

What would have happened if Snape killed Dumbledore?

By killing Dumbledore, Snape would be well received by Voldemort and would receive vital information that would help the Order. By begging Snape to kill him, Dumbledore saved Lucius Malfory, Draco’s innocence, and the possession of the Elder Wand to a trusted ally.

How did Dumbledore know that there were 6 Horcruxes?

I would think that Dumbledore had already known that there were 6 horcruxes: the diary Gaunt’s ring Salazar’s locket Helga Hufflepuff’s cup Nagini (the whole essence divided thing) Now those are the five that he was sure of. He knew that when Riddle came to Hogwarts to ask for the DADA position, he was really there so he could hide a horcrux.