Snape's evolution (was: Snape's Karma)

[afiveouncebird]

No: HPFGUIDX 119560


Betsy said:
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>I think the ultimate of karmic justice would be for Snape and Harry 
>(and maybe Lupin too?) to gain a certain amount of respect for each 
>other.  I don't need them to go skipping off into the sunset 
>together, the best of friends, but civility would be nice.  Instead 
>of some great act of goodness I think Snape needs to let go of his 
>old hatred of James and finally work with Harry.  Like an adult 
>would do. (Obviously, Harry needs to work through his hatred of 
>Snape too.  And I think the very irrationality of his hatred of Snape
>at the end of OOP hints towards some sort of reconciliation -- or
>maybe a duel to the death *eg*.  But I predict growth for Harry and
>healing for Snape.)


Afob:

Personally, I see Snape as a rather static character and would be
disappointed with this type of resolution.  We may find out more about
his past but I don't see him evolving as a character in this way. He
and Malfoy are too important as contrasting characters for Dumbledore,
the trio, etc. I am certain, however, we will find out why Dumbledore
trusts Snape and all the events surrounding that issue.

-Afob