Why Dumbledore trusts Snape -- another theory (short)

[littlelama40]

No: HPFGUIDX 42119

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Gail Bohacek" <gandharvika at h...> wrote:

>>
> My personal pet theory is just the opposite...that Dumbledore saved 
Snape's life when he was still a Death Eater...that having a life-
debt to Dumbledore wouldn't allow Snape to work for Voldemort any 
longer: therefore he started to work for Dumbledore's side as a spy.
>>

Hi.. Good theory (ANY theory involving Snape is good!) except it 
didn't work that way for James Potter.. he reportedly saved Snape's 
life while still at school, and we know how much gratitude that got 
him (& Harry). 

How about.. instead of saving Snape's life, Dumbledore saved his 
wizard credibility, rehabilitated his reputation, or allowed him to 
save face in some way.  For a character as proud (& fearless) as 
Snape, that might actually earn more gratitude than saving his life?


Lama