Colonel Snape? - Snape redeemed? - Why the Longbottoms?

[christi0469]

No: HPFGUIDX 33549

>
> 
> I suppose that the concept of redemption is a very personal one, 
> above all if separated from a strictly Christian view. At least, 
as a 
> Catholic, you may say that sins are forgiven as soon as the sinner 
> feels contrition and  confesses, thus achieving God's forgiveness. 
> 
> > Susanna/pigwidgeon37

 The three elements of Catholic confession are contrition, 
confession, and penance/satisfaction. Snape has probably done 
penance in risking his life opposing Voldemort, but penance also 
requires satisfying the debts caused by your sin. The examples in 
the book I read were returning money you stole and repairing the 
reputation of anyone you slandered. Sometimes you have to apologize 
to the person you hurt, not just to God. Confession outside the 
Catholic Church would involve similar elements-you feel bad about 
what you've done, you ask God's forgiveness(or someone else's, 
depending upon your religious affiliation), and you try to correct 
the harm you caused. Snape may have come far in renouncing his DE 
ways, but judging by his behavior and attitude I do not get the 
feeling that he has tied up all the lose ends. This formula leaves 
room for further redemption on his part. 

Christi