Snape, Sirius, and 'moral codes'; snape only

[phoebesophia]

No: HPFGUIDX 74209

lisa wrote:
. . .> We *do* have evidence that he is perhaps not so good at 
putting 
> aside his hatred for the common good in non-life-threatening 
> situations.  He continues to treat Harry with contempt and disdain 
> in a private situation where the 'he's just playing a part' excuse 
> won't wash (i.e. the Occlumency lessons) . . .

you know, i've seen this comment and some of its relatives a lot, and 
i can't accept it.  i don't believe there is a non-life threatening 
situation for snape.  i accept that he's a spy; i believe he is a 
spy.  as such he needs to maintain his cover 24/7/365.  especially w/ 
harry.  harry is completely without subtlety, and i believe he would 
say or do something that would betray any kindness snape might show.
phoebesophia