OOP: Snape's past

[Cindy]

No: HPFGUIDX 64179

Marta wrote: 
> I think Snape is a loner and if he was part of a gang than it was 
> probably because he was good - and it was probably later than what we 
> have seen, since he cannot defend himself well in that pensieve 
> scene.  Who knows, maybe that made him learn defense well - being 
> picked on.  We learn that his parents were fighting and he is kind of 
> shy and ugly and does not wash his hair and underpants enough.  
> Althought the underpants thing is a bit of a stretch, I would think 
> the house elves would wash them for all Hogwarts students...

Now me (Cindy): I have made white underwear go grey by washing it
(accidently) together with my blacks. Snape wears a lot of black, so
my theory is that that is how it happend. I don't think that it was
dirty. Also, he has black robes on,black rubs off on white, making it
grey. I think that they were just trying to tease him more.
Also, I don't think that Snape didn't know enough, and that he
couldn't defend himself well. I just think that he was outnumbered.

> I think there is a lot more to Snape.  I am very anxious to find out 
> the reason why Dumbledore trusts Snape unconditionally.  
Now me again (Cindy):
So am I! Perhaps Snape saved Dumbledore's life?
-Cindy
(supporting Severus, all the way!)