Snape is NOT evil

[jotwo2003]

No: HPFGUIDX 56923

My reason for thinking Snape will not betray the good side derives 
from the 1999 Scholastic Chat with JKR.  Hidden in the infamous 
question and answer about Snape falling in love in book 7 is the 
following exchange.

Interviewer:  There's an important redemptive pattern to Snape.
JKR:  It is, isn't it?

JKR doesn't give much away in interviews but she has never lied.  If 
Snape was going back to Voldemort for real, or was evil in any other 
way, I don't think she would have made this remark.

Furthermore, JKR is a more than nominal member of the Church of 
Scotland.  If she practises Christianity then redemption is something 
she has to believe in.  Snape is the only character in the series 
that could be described as a penitent.  Whilst she may get the reader 
to question Snape's trustworthiness and commitment to good to build 
suspense, I don't think she would deny a key personal belief.  So I'm 
giving up worrying and will trust in his and JKR's integrity.  I 
think Snape won't backslide and will stay good.



Jo