All of Snape's reasons - was Snape's cover

[darrin_burnett]

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Shaun: 

That would have been much more effective than his comment about 
Hermione's teeth. And he could have done both, for that matter.
> 
> I suppose it's possible he intended to do more to Harry than he did 
> (Harry thinks Snape is going to poison him shortly afterwards and 
is saved by having to have his photo taken).
> 

There is still the mudblood thing. In many ways, Hermione is the 
perfect target. 

Now, here are as many reasons as I can think of why Snape pulled the 
Tooth-Taunt, ranked in order of Good to Evil. Yes, I know there are 
myriad categories, but these are good starting points.

1) Angelic Snape - He knew Harry and Ron weren't speaking to each 
other and wanted to give them a common enemy to bond against AND he 
wanted to give Hermione an excuse to fix her teeth. But he cried 
later, when he thought of what he had to do.

2) Greater Good Snape - Snape is all about the cause. He knew Draco 
and the gang would be lulled into a false sense of security, which 
would weaken them for when the big fight happens.

3) Taking His Shots Snape - He saw the shot and took it. Laughed 
himself silly about it later and thanked the god of comedy send up 
lines. Nothing personal, Granger, but damn, you can't let those go.

4) Greater Bad Snape - Wants to weaken Hermione by taking the shot, 
apologizing later so she trusts him. Then. BANGY! 

5) Satan Snape - He was hoping the teeth would pierce her chest and 
enter her filthy heart.

Darrin
-- Who clearly doesn't know how to quit when he's ahead.