Snape and Redemption (was: JKR's best interview)

[susanbones2003]

No: HPFGUIDX 75694

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Nisha" <tharqueen at h...> wrote:
> > 
> > But what if Voldemort still believes Snape is loyal to him? The 
> > whole Occlumency thing...Voldemort knows when someone is lying 
> > to him because he is a Legilimens. But if Snape is skilled at 
> > occlumency, he would be able to prevent Voldemort from entering 
his mind and 
> > knowing that he's lying. So it's possible that Voldemort still 
thinks he's 
> > loyal. The big question is what makes DD so sure Snape is on 
> > his side? Can't wait to find out.
> > 
> > I have a feeling that in the next two books
> > > we're going to see some really interesting things from Snape 
> > and I'm very
> > > much looking forward to it.
> > 
> > Me too!
> > 
> > Regina S.

Me:
I think Snape is sufficiently loyal to DD that you do not have to 
worry that he might betray Harry. I believe his redemption will be in 
his courage to fight for the Order and take big risks. He may have to 
or already had to go deep undercover. He's never going to like Harry 
so he will never look to the DE's like a Harry sympathizer. He is, 
now that we have lost Sirius, the most interesting and complex 
character we may yet see. 
Jennifer
> 
> Me:
> 
> Me three!
> I think of Snape sort of as a double agent. He's providing enough 
> information to both sides though I hope he's more on 
> Dumbledore's side. Snape seems to have some sort of close 
> connection with Lucius Malfoy which suggests he is still playing 
> on that side too. So, perhaps Voldemort does still think of him as 
> loyal to him since Snape is secretly providing just enough info to 
> them. 
> I think we have yet to see if he is completely redeemed or not. Wll 
> his intense hatred for James lead him to betray Harry? Or will he 
> continue to support Harry regardless of his feelings like he has 
> thus far? What is the reason for his support of Dumbledore and 
> Harry? 
> Aaargh! Too many questions!
> 
> Nisha