[HPforGrownups] Re: Snape: Good or evil?

[Vicky Ra]

No: HPFGUIDX 19775

Susan: Snape, Snape, Snape...he is perhaps the most interesting
character..where does he fit? what is really going on with him? 


Indeed. He's immature and delights in malice and cruel behavior, and yet, he does his best to keep Harry alive. I wonder if Harry is destined to defeat Voldy, which would explain why Harry overcame him. Harry's always been lucky, which is why I wish Snape got more recognition. But that's the way of it, I guess. The one who actually did the deed is the one who gets most of the credit. But if Snape wants Voldy killed, he'd have reason to keep Harry alive, if Harry is needed to actually kill Voldy. So his ends mayh be selfish. His nastiness could all be chalked up to not knowing anything else, and yet he did want the dementors to get Sirius, which is beyond nasty. Of course, he's never rational when it comes to Sirius and Lupin. I think Snape does indeed have a propensity for great evil and great nobility, yet he seems to have decided to be allied with Dumbledore, which is a step in the right direction. When Voldy called, he didn't come, and he may be killed for it. He's risking his life and he knows it, but he's intent on keeping Dumbledore's trust, perhaps the only man who fully trusts him. He does not forgive easily, if at all, but I am that way, too. One reason I like Snape is because I identify with him. Holding grudges is evil, but I certainly wouldn't forgive someone for nearly killing me without having recieved some kind of apology. 

Wow, this post is long. I can't say whether Snape is evil. It seems he can't really be classed into either category. He could really go either way. I think he will stay with Dumbledore, though, and I hope he'll be redeemed and alive by the end of the series.

Vicky


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