I wonder if the myth of Salazar Slytherin, Defender of Blood Purity wasn't at least partially created during this period of reaction as a way to legitimize both Voldemort's claims to leadership, and the goals of the movement itself.
That is what I've always thought too. I've also played with the idea that the founders were dealing with their own prophecy problems. Perhaps a Prophecy foretelling the destruction of Hogwarts by a Halfblood or Muggle. I don't think JKR will go in that direction. So your interpretation is closer.
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Date: 2006-01-06 05:10 am (UTC)That is what I've always thought too. I've also played with the idea that the founders were dealing with their own prophecy problems. Perhaps a Prophecy foretelling the destruction of Hogwarts by a Halfblood or Muggle. I don't think JKR will go in that direction. So your interpretation is closer.