Neville and Snape

[Susan McGee]

No: HPFGUIDX 3923

> 
> Amanda, I just don't have the time today to post many messages.  
> (Partly because my husband has threatened to take my computer 
away).  
> First off, just because Snape has the mark doesn't mean he was one. 
> He could have only been "acting" at the time

No. Dumbledore "remembers" the trial at which he stated clearly that
Snape was a DE. 

I think all DEs killed or tortured. It was part of the initiation 
rites, probably. (that's just my theory)

> Anyway, in GoF after Dumbledore tells Snape: "Severus," said 
> Dumbledore, turning to Snape, "you know what I must ask you to do.  
> If you are ready...if you are prepared..."  "I am," said Snape.
> 


> He looked slightly paler than usual, and his cold, black eyes 
> glittered strangely.  Some people have thought this meant Snape was 
> scared about what he was going to do and others have thought he was 
> excited to finally be able to do whatever he was going to go do.
> 
> Dumbledore watched with a trace of apprehension on his face:  
sounds like he was worried to me.  

I had assumed the Snape was scared (i'd be), and that Prof. 
Dumbledore was scared for him. But who knows? 


> 
> I still don't like the Snape/Lily theory and will only believe it 
> after the 7th book.  By then I will know 98% of my theories will 
have been wrong.


I don't like the Snape/Lily theory at all. JKR doesn't really do too 
much about partner/spouse adult relationship stuff (I have a feeling 
that someone will say that's because it's from Harry's point of view)


Re: redemption. I was watching the Star Trek movie where Spock is 
killed and they played Amazing Grace at the end. I was reminded of 
the author of that music who was (by his description) a vile slave 
trader who experienced personal transformation.

Susan