Theory on Snape - MASSIVE

[vmonte]

No: HPFGUIDX 109259

Cathy wrote:

DD can genuinely state (he's not testifying here) that:
"Severus Snape was indeed a Death Eater," because he was, at DD's own 
request, and LV's acceptance. "However, he rejoined our side before 
Lord Voldemort's downfall," because he did, in the eyes of the 
Ministry. DD knows he hasn't rejoined because he never truly left, 
but he's keeping that a secret. "Turned spy for us, at great personal 
risk," because he did turn spy, was, and still is, at great personal 
risk. "is now no more a Death Eater than I am," because he 
never 'really' was. 

vmonte responds:

I'm going to admit up front that I'm prejudiced against Snape because 
I personally see that being part of Voldemort's minions is as bad as 
believing in ethnic cleansing, being a part of the KKK, a Nazi, etc. 
It's hard to believe that DD would ask Snape to join an evil cult 
knowing full well what he would probably be doing there. Do you think 
that Snape stayed home making potions while Voldemort and gang 
murdered and tortured people? 

I do however, believe that DD is capable of forgiving people and 
giving them another chance (no matter what the crime(s)).  Does DD 
think that Snape had some kind of epiphany? Like St. Paul, who 
realized his evil ways and converted? Sadly, I'm not as forgiving as 
DD, and I also find Snape's conversion hard to believe.

The problem with being a great occlumens is that you can fool 
everyone and every side.  Snape holds some nasty grudges. (Does he 
carry a list of people who have done him wrong? Has he crossed off 
James and Sirius?) 

Snape isn't just a grouchy guy who snaps at children. He's pretty 
nasty!  Granted, it could very well be that long term association 
with Voldemort turns people crazy.  Or that there are certain spells 
and magic that corrupt the soul, turning their victims into dark arts 
addicts.  I think that DD keeps Snape from becoming the DADA teacher 
because it will fuel Snape's addiction.  There is nothing nastier or 
sader than an unrepentant drug addict in denial. 

vivian