Snape: What is he up to?

[erisedstraeh2002]

No: HPFGUIDX 44024

bugaloo37 wrote:

> In a previous post, I mentioned the fact that I found the character 
> of Snape intriging.  IMO, Harry is as confused about Snape as I 
> am.  After learning about the werewolf incident and James' rescue 
> of Snape,  I still do not feel satisfied that this is the root of 
> Snape's ambiguous relationship with Harry.  Now please let me 
> apologize before I say this:  I do not see the unrequited love 
> scenario as being a plausible explanation either ( I know a lot of 
> people out there do-but please don't hate me!).  I just got to 
> thinking (too much time on my hands- I guess)- are there anymore 
> theories out there concerning Snape's ambiguous relationship with 
> Harry other than the childhood grudge or unrequited love theories?

Now me:

I don't like the Snape+Lily idea, either (sorry, LOLLIPOPS fans!).  I 
also think the schoolboy grudge is a pretty lame excuse for why Snape 
detests Harry so much, and I also believe there's more to it than 
we've been told so far.  

I'm wondering if it's perhaps because Snape really wanted to stay a 
DE and was truly horrified that Harry was Voldemort's downfall.  I 
know Dumbledore has full faith in Snape, but I'm wondering if it's 
misplaced.  I'm wondering whether Snape is doing a doublecross on 
Dumbledore.

JKR did tell us to "keep an eye on Snape," and believe me, I am!

~Phyllis