Snape: evil or good

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No: HPFGUIDX 82799

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "cgahnstrm" 
<christin.gahnstrom at t...> wrote:
> Didn't she say something about him being a good man, but not a 
> nice one? Sounds exactly like the Potions Master we all know 
> and love. I'll try to find the quote *wanders off*
> Nope, can't find it. Anyone else know what I'm talking about?
> 
> Christin


I think somebody already quoted Alberts Hall interview. I don't think 
though that that's what JKR said (I can be wrong, of course).
I think that you are quoting Pip's words, not JRK. :o)

I am betting my money on the Snape betraying the Order. I agree with 
Pip though that this betrayal is most likely going to be the fake 
one. Although with JRK you never know, of course.

After OoP we know that Snape is scared of Voldemort(he did stop Harry 
from saying his name).
After OoP we know that Snape never did get over his hatred of Harry's 
dad. Despite of supposedly being a superb Occlumens he lost control 
of his emotions to such extent that he never resumed Occlumency 
lessons with Harry knowing very well what problems it could cause.
Someone said that Snape tried really hard to be an adult during those 
lessons. I'd say not even close.

I see and like Snape as incredibly damaged human being who works hard 
to earn redemption but he is not even close to the end of the road 
yet in my opinion.

It is possible that Snape's fate would lie in Harry's hands somewhere 
in book 7 and Harry will be forced to make a some kind of final 
decision whether he should trust Snape.

I think he will pass this test with flying colors. :o)
If they both survive by the end of the book 7, does it mean that 
Snape will continue torturing Harry's kids in a years to come? :)

Alla