re: GOT Book Readers: Jon Snow question

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It's with Arthur Dayne, who is alive and living in Greywater Watch. DAMNIT.

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Ned Stark was the Usurper's best friend. No matter how much he liked or respected Ned, he could not risk handing over the rightful king to Robert. In fact, I think if Robert had not said the "dragon spawn" comment and Lyanna not died, Ned may have very well have told Robert of Jon's existence. I don't think before that moment that Ned ever thought that Robert would harm children, but that quickly changed his mind and decided to protect Jon from Robert.