I parsed that sequence as Voldemort deliberately manipulating Lily so as to avoid her placing any magical protection on her son. I don’t think MoR Voldemort would have been stupid enough to overlook major feats of magic just because they involve something as unpalatable as love.
I parsed that sequence as Voldemort deliberately manipulating Lily so as to avoid her placing any magical protection on her son. I don’t think MoR Voldemort would have been stupid enough to overlook major feats of magic just because they involve something as unpalatable as love.