question about SS and Snape

[Chris]

No: HPFGUIDX 14265

Hello I am new here and loving it!

I have a question regarding SS.  (sorry if i am waaaay behind :) )

When Quirrell/Voldemort are talking to Harry, he mentions that Snape was 
trying to protect him during that first Quidditch match.  What does this 
mean?  Did Snape know that Quirrell was the one who was trying to harm 
Harry?  Had Dumbledore asked that everyone on staff look out for 
Harry?  Could Snape have known that Voldemort was returning?  Unfortunately 
I don't have my book handy to check for references, so I might even have 
this backwards.  Can anyone help me out?

Also, I came in during the middle of the thread regarding Snape sacrifcing 
himself to save Harry so forgive me if i repeat or steal someone's 
thoughts.  What if it's the other way around?  Harry does something to save 
Snape?  would this finally be the end of Snape's dislike of Harry?  Would 
he finally be able to recognize and appreciate Harry for the person he IS 
and not the fact that he is James's son?  We know that Harry has often done 
many radical things out of concern for others like waiting to see that all 
the people from the underwater challenge in GoF were saved.  Harry is full 
of love and honor, this we know based on his attempts again and again to 
consider others' feelings.  What proof that you can be a good person no 
matter what horrid family you come from.

anyway thanks for listening
Chris


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