Snape and the Edinburgh Festival

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> Sigune wrote:

> I offer up my own pet theory (sorry, couldn't resist...) - feel 
free 
> to tear it to bits. I haven't got any proof, but I believe I am 
being 
> consistent with canon.
> Here goes:
> 
> <snip a nice theory> 
> I guess what I've sketched here is a mean, nasty Snape who does the 
> right thing for the wrong reason. He's a gift of a character :).

Neri:

Sigune, I liked your theory. I think it is plausible and good 
character analysis. However, I still feel the need for a 
higher "Wow!" factor. We are waiting through six, possibly seven long 
books to hear the big secret: why is Snape on the side of good 
(always assuming he really is, of course). I expect some reward for 
the time and money ;-) . I also want a satisfying dramatic climax. 
Your Snape seems to be quite content with his current situation in 
life (aside of not getting the DADA job I guess). There isn't much 
conflict. James Potter and now Black are done for. There's nothing 
much that he misses. Deceiving Voldy is apparently some dangerous 
sport that he enjoys. So how do you see the climax?

Neri