I have spied for you and lied for you, put myself in…
“I have spied for you and lied for you, put myself in mortal danger for you. Everything was supposed to be to keep Lily Potter’s son safe. Now you tell me you have been raising him like a pig for slaughter —”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A betrayer feels guilt for endangering a child, yet the child is exploited for dark ends.
In simple terms: Guilt and betrayal mix with exploitation.
Question loyalty and exploitation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family loyalty
- war
- protecting loved ones
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is loyalty always justified?
- How do we protect the vulnerable?
The speaker may be misled about the child's fate.