Redemption of Anakin and other redemption stories (moved from Main)

[dumbledore11214]

Magpie:
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I just tend to
think of redemption stories as a lot more than Snape. <HUGE SNIP>

Alla:

See I am asking only out of curiosity, because I guess I am still not clear on what exactly you mean here. I mean we established that we are pretty much in agreement that Snape's redemption story does not work for both of us, yes?

But I just wonder what does the redemption story more than Snape's means for you?

I mean with Snape it is easy for me, he simply was not redeemed completely to me, but let's imagine the scenario, hypothetical one, fanfiction one where everything happens the same, Snape's personality remains the same, he does not get new friends, he is not a joy to be around, etc. The only difference is that after "look at me" and before he dies Snape tells Harry that "I was wrong Potter, you are not your father".

That's it, the only difference, but to me it will make TONS of difference, that to me will be redemption story, period, you know and very well crafted too?

I mean, I can't help but feel that partially what you are describing is not just him not being redeemed but his personality remaining the same and to me it is irrelevant if that make sense? I do not need him to change his personality, I just need him to acknowledge that he was wrong.

So with this hypothetical difference will you consider Snape to be redeeed or it will not be enough for you still?


Thanks,

Alla