Why Snape is evil -MY THEORY

[armadillof]

No: HPFGUIDX 104752

Since it's almost certain *IMO anyway* that Snape was the person who 
overheard a large portion of the prophecy in the Hog's Head, and 
since we *know* he was a DE-turned spy, it makes sense that 
Voldemort tries (or has tried) to use legilimency/occlumency with 
Snape, as Snape would likewise use with him in return.  Because 
Snape knew that it would be either child born as the seventh month 
dies who would have the power to vanquish the Dark Lord, as a spy he 
would have to appear loyal to the DEs/Voldemort...and not to either 
Harry or Neville.  Therefore, he treats BOTH horribly....he can use 
the great tool of selective memory, so that if any DE questions him 
and where his loyalties lie, he can use his legilimency/occlumency 
to recall his memories in which he has treated both Harry & Neville 
like crud.  That is probably why people like Lucius Malfoy and the 
dark wizard crowd appreciate him still.  They do not see him as 
against their cause.  It also explains why it is imperative for him 
to appear evil.  

CAN'T WAIT TILL HE CAN COME CLEAN!

:)

AF  

...and Lupin is not ESE...