Why did baelish betray Ned?

Baelish betrays Stark because Eddard was going to go against his wishes to have Joffery be the successor. While as insane a plan as it seemed, it was Littlefinger's best chance to retain what power he had as Head of Coin.

How did Littlefinger betray Ned Stark?

Littlefinger betrayed Ned Stark, causing him to be executed by King Joffery. Littlefinger told Catelyn that the catspaw Valyrian steel dagger used in the attempted assassination of Bran belonged to Tyrion, when in fact Baelish sent both the dagger and the assassin.

Does Sansa know Littlefinger betrayed Ned?

But in the finale, Sansa has Arya come to answer for her "crimes" — only to reveal that the meeting is all about Littlefinger's crimes, including murdering Lysa and Jon Arryn and betraying Ned and Catelyn Stark. Littlefinger says no one was there to know that he betrayed Ned.

Would Littlefinger have helped Ned?

Littlefinger offered to help Ned put Joffrey on the throne, letting them run the kingdom through him. If need be, they would kill Stannis and/or expose Joffrey's incestuous parentage. Based on what we've seen of Ned's character, there is 0% he would take Littlefinger up on the plan.

Was Lord baelish a traitor?

Marrying Sansa to Ramsay Bolton

Littlefinger is a compulsive traitor, and his final act before Sansa and Arya team up to destroy him will probably cause a ripple effect that destroys all of Westeros -- unless the White Walkers get there first.

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Did Sansa sleep with Littlefinger?

In a world where men really only view women as sexual objects, it's remarkable that beautiful, young Sansa lasted four-and-a-half seasons with her virginity intact — even through a betrothal to a sadistic boy king (Joffrey), a loveless marriage to an enemy (Tyrion), and a quasi-courtship with a lustful benefactor ( ...

Did Littlefinger recognize Arya?

In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Littlefinger actor Aidan Gillen comments on the interaction. "It was unclear if he recognized her or not, but I have my own thoughts on that," Gillen told EW. "Yes, I did recognize her—I just didn't say anything or do anything about it."

Who did Lord baelish hold a knife to?

Back in Season 1, after the City Watch turn on Ned's men in the Throne Room, Littlefinger holds a dagger to Ned's throat and whispers those words.

Why is Lysa Arryn so crazy?

From Lysa's perspective, her husband is plotting to have her child taken away and fostered with strangers she doesn't trust. LittleFinger swoops in and starts whispering conspiracies and fueling her paranoia and obsession with keeping Sweetrobin close.

Who killed Lyanna Stark?

In reality, Lyanna's death was due to complications after giving birth to her son with Rhaegar. Her death was witnessed by Ned, two handmaidens and possibly Howland Reed.

Why did Sansa betray Jon Snow?

Sansa Stark faces this scenario in this week's episode of Game of Thrones, “The Last of the Starks,” when she learns that Jon Snow is actually Aegon Targaryen, rightful heir to the Iron Throne. The knowledge eats at her insides until she decides to betray Jon's trust and tell Tyrion the news.

Why did Sansa not like Dany?

Sansa had reason to distrust Daenerys. The Mad King killed her uncle and grandfather, and Sansa was at the mercy of a queen while a hostage in King's Landing. However, she rebuffs the Dragon Queen even when Daenerys risks her life to defend Sansa's home against the Night King.

What note did Littlefinger hide?

It reads as follows: Robb, I write to you with a heavy heart. Our good king Robert is dead, killed from wounds he took in a boar hunt.

What did Petyr Baelish want?

He says to Sansa, "Don't you know what I want?" Littlefinger wants the Iron Throne. He now has the Loyalty and Support of both The Vale, and (presumably) The North.

Why did Varys help Ned?

Ned was a "honorable fool" (as called by Robert) and loser in the Game of Thrones. He got so many people advising him well (Varys, Renly, ... and even Littlefinger and Cersei!), and he didn't listen. He would have got himself killed again had Varys saved him. And Varys would have to pay a big price for it.

Did Littlefinger say chaos is a ladder?

“Chaos isn't a pit. Chaos is a ladder,” Littlefinger told the Spider after he handed Ros over to Joffrey for double-crossing him. “Many who try to climb it fail and never get to try again.

Why did Petyr Baelish marry Lysa?

Tywin Lannister orders Littlefinger to cement a marriage alliance with Lysa to combat the Starks.

Is Petyr Baelish in love with Sansa?

Although Littlefinger seems to have genuine affection for Sansa, the most recent episode saw him put a plan in motion to create a rift between her and her sister Arya.

What was wrong with Aunt Lysa?

Lysa became pregnant, a disaster for a noble girl who would be expected to marry a virgin. Hoster Tully secretly gives her moon tea to make her miscarry. For years after, she has trouble conceiving. When Cat's betrothal to Brandon Stark was announced, Petyr challenged him for her hand…and was defeated and injured.

Who sent the assassin after Bran?

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Ser Jaime Lannister later realizes that Joffrey sent the assassin in an attempt to impress his father, after overhearing a drunken King Robert I Baratheon say it would be kinder to put the crippled Bran out of his misery.

Who ordered the killing of Bran?

Joffrey overheard his father (King Robert Baratheon) saying that putting Bran out of his misery would be the merciful and brave thing to do. Wanting to impress Robert, Joffrey stole the dragon bone hilt dagger, hired an assassin and gave him the dagger with orders to kill Bran.

Why did Bran gives Arya the dagger?

Later in Season 7, Bran pointedly gives the dagger to Arya with a suspicious lack of explanation. Now we know it's because he saw what she'd do with it.

Did Tywin know Arya was a stark?

Some fans have wondered if Tywin was ever suspicious of her true identity and realized she was a Stark, but this is unlikely. He never would have passed up the chance to use her as a hostage or bargaining chip against Robb had he realized who she really was.

Did Tywin know Arya was a girl?

Tywin knew she was a northerner and high-born to boot. But he didn't know she was that northerner or that highborn, or he would never have let her escape. But then again, he hadn't been in King's Landing the season prior to actually know her as Ned Stark's daughter.

Why is Littlefinger on Arya's list?

Arya's list contains those whom she knows have committed crimes against her family, although Littlefinger had escaped it as she had no idea of his role in betraying her father.