Snape's Reaction to Harry assuming that he is a DE spy

[hedwigstalons]

No: HPFGUIDX 108360

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Miranda" 
<miranda_mcgonagall37 at y...> wrote:
<snip>
>  For a 
> long moment they stared at each other, Harry convinced he had gone 
> too far. But there was a curious, almost satisfied expression on 
> Snape's face when he answered.
> "Yes, Potter," he said, his eyes glinting. "That is my job. Now, if 
> you are ready, we will start again.

HedwigsTalons:
They STARED at each other??? Was Snape using legilimency to see what 
Harry knew about what Snape was doing? And he was satisfied because 
Harry DOESN'T know what Snape is really doing, perhaps. But why would 
Snape look curious? Can Snape see what Voldemort is thinking through 
Harry??
And why would Snape tell Harry "that is my Job", in effect telling 
Voldemort that he's a spy, if Voldemort finds that it Harry's head?
This is a tangled web indeed!



> Why would Snape be satisfied if Harry guessed right and he is a 
spy? 
> I have always assumed that this reaction means Harry is wrong, but 
> what else could Snape be doing for the Order? Any ideas? Or is this 
> satisfaction because Harry has figured things out? I've heard some 
> theories that perhaps Snape is satisfied to gloat over Harry how 
> much he risks for the Order, and that he knows more than Harry 
> does.  I like the idea, but is it too obvious?  Any suggestions or 
> directions to an earlier discussion on this topic would be 
> appreciated.
> 
> Miranda

HedwigsTalons:
I don't think Snape CARES what Harry thinks about what Snape does, 
but he DOES care about Harry having the information that he needs in 
order for Snape to do his job, whatever it may be.