Snape's birthday...will she or won't she?

[juli17 at aol.com]

So, will JKR wish Snape a "happy birthday" this year, or won't she?
And what will it mean if she does or doesn't do so?
 
I suppose the most obvious intepretation of no wish would be that
Snape has joined the ranks of evil characters, thus JKR is no longer
recognizing his birthday, as she doesn't recognize Voldemort's, Lucius
Malfoy's, Bellatrix's, etc. 
 
Equally, the obvious interpretation of a happy birthday wish would
be that Snape is DDM, one of the good guys.
 
So what do I think JKR will do? I don't think she will wish Snape a  
happy birthday, though I believe he's DDM. Because how can JKR
wish even a DDM!Snape a happy birthday? At this moment (in canon)
Snape is either on the run or back with Voldemort. He's just killed his
mentor, he is reviled by the WW, being hunted by Aurors, and along
with trying to keep his own skin perhaps also trying to keep Draco 
alive and safe--or even trying to turn Draco to the "Good" side. Does
he really have the time or the inclination to celebrate his birthday, let
alone derive any "happiness" from it? (Unless of course Voldemort throws 
birthday parties for his DEs, then Snape might be forced to partake of 
whatever "festivities" Voldemort might force on him...)
 
Though JKR could still note his birthday without extending good wishes.
But that's the most I can see her doing, which would conveniently still
leave Snape's alliegance and character (good vs bad) up for grabs. 
 
Julie, waiting to see how JKR handles Snape's big day.
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