Is Draco Redeemable? + Draco/Snape relationship

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No: HPFGUIDX 11466

If indeed Voldemort cannot touch Hogwarts, GoF proved that one of his 
groopies can.  Conceivably, any object could be turned into a 
portkey, just as in GoF so while Vold may not be able to enter 
Hogwarts, he could have people transported out.  Perhaps, prior to 
entering Hogwarts, students and Profs alike will be subject to some 
sort of truth potion or what-not to "prove" that they are in fact not 
faithful to Vold.  I tend to think that Draco is not redeemable but 
that's my spin on the HP world.  

As for Snape, I think the last pages of GoF (in my mind) prove that 
he has aligned himself with Dumbledore.  I could practically see the 
conviction on his face as he showed Fudge his Dark Mark and tried to 
convince Fudge to take the claims seriously.  Until this point in the 
series, I've strongly disliked Snape.  I do, however feel my attitude 
toward him will change for the better in the upcoming book(s) if 
indeed he does not betray Dumbledore and Hogwarts.  Ahhhhh... we 
shall see!  I can barely wait!

Cindy   
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Snape is mentioned by Voldemort as someone who has left him forever..
Snape is at HOGWARTS under the personal protection of Albus
Dumbledore, and Voldemort cannot touch him...only Hogwarts is safe...

 Amanda said:
But is this ever stated in the books explicitly? Or is this just the
consensus on the group? I think this, too, but this sort of assumption
is exactly the thing that JKR loves to do to us. We've certainly been
led to believe it, but I see our rug getting pulled out from under us 
asa distinct possibility.