What about Snape (Was: HP and the Half Blood Git)

[Adan]

No: HPFGUIDX 106155

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "justcarol67" 
<justcarol67 at y...> wrote:
> <snip> Adan, with the realization just dawning that I don't know WHAT
> I'd want for Snape. My favorite character and I just have no clue.  
> > Weird. <snip>
> 
> Carol responds:
> I'm assuming, first, that you want him to live rather than die
> redeeming himself, which I think half the list anticipates as his
> fate. 

<snip>
> 
> I personally think that he shouldn't have to put up with
> "dunderheads," or they with him, and I think his services to
> Dumbledore deserve more recognition than they'll ever receive, by
> their very nature. 


You are right in the assumption that I'd prefer Snape to live. I 
think I just can't decide what I'd want for him because it still 
isn't clear just exactly who he is yet.  If he truly hates kids and 
teaching, then I wouldn't want him to continue teaching.  For his 
sake and for theirs.  If he's done things to earn respect, then I 
hope he gets it.  If he doesn't, well... 

Once I know the WHO then I can decide on the WHAT.  Mostly, I think I 
just want his story.  I want the WHY.  

Adan, who would really just rather have the next book, please.