don't know if this has been discussed...

[Steve <bboy_mn@yahoo.com>]

No: HPFGUIDX 48577

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, srsiriusblack at a... wrote:
> In GoF Voldemort states,
> The only other death eater unaccounted for by name is Severus Snape. 
> ... ... ...he will be killed, of course."
> 
> ..big edit...
>
> This statement alludes to Snape's death. Presumably as Dumbledore 
> asks Snape if he is ready for what he must do at the end of GoB, 
> Snape will return to his spy role ... ... ... 
>
> -Snuffles.

bboy_mn responds:

I believe you underestimate the great Severus Snape. Snape's story
will not be that he was a spy, but that he was a double agent. He
spied for both sides, but the spying he will claim he did for
Dumbledore was in the form of too little too late. Yes, he gave out
information, but nothing that could have any serious effect on
Voldemort, and he brought back much more valuable information to the
Death Eaters than he gave to Dumbledore.

He is still in the ideal position, the perfect situation to continue
as a double agent. He is trusted by Dumbledore, he has his confidence,
and he is right there in the heart of things at Dumbledore's side. He
couldn't possibly be in a better position to aid Voldemort. 

Of course, that will be the same story he gives Dumbledore. The real
question is, who's side will get the valuable information and who's
side will get the worthless information.

Short version, Snape will not deny that he was a spy. He will claim
that he was a worthless spy for Dumbledore, and a valuable spy for
Voldemort.

Snape... you smooth talking devil you.

Just a few thoughts.

bboy_mn