Most burning Snape question?

[mnaper2001]

No: HPFGUIDX 107549

Laura:
> Hey there, this is a bit OT but I had the most *amazing* letter 
this 
> morning containing tickets to meet JKR at the Edinburgh book 
festival 
> on Aug. 15!!!!!
> 
> I've already decided I'm asking her a question on Snape as not many 
> people ask good Snape questions when she does stuff like this, plus 
> he's my *favourite* character. But I can't think of a good enough 
> question, one that she won't say "I can't reveal that yet", that's 
> never been asked before, and that maybe has a couple of questions 
> sneaked into one ;) Any ideas? This is what I've got so far:
> 
> 1) Is Snape a pure blood?
> 2) Why did he join/leave the Deatheaters?
> 3) Has he ever been married/engaged?
> 4) Will he ever get the DADA position?
> 5) Why did he flinch in GOF when Lucius was named as a DE in the 
> hospital wing?
> 
> I really can't think of any more, I'm too excited to think! She 
> probably won't answer most of these anyway. I need other fans' 
help, 
> I've already asked the snapesupport lot. Has anyone got a list of 
> Snape questions they really want answered? (Stupid question really) 
> And did anyone else get lucky? If so what are you gonna ask?


Ally:
Congratulations!  That should be a blast.  Of the questions you've 
asked, I think the most answerable is #1 - and itwould be interesting 
to find out.  Like someone else said - its yes/no or unanswerable, 
and unanswerable would be a pretty good answer, too, cause it means 
its very significant.

The #4 question is along the same lines, although might not tell us 
as much if she doesn't answer it.  At least with #1, if she doesn't 
answer it, we will know Snape's lineage is important.  We already 
have the inclination Snape's inability to get the DADA position is 
important, so her not answering that question, wouldn't shed any new 
light.

I would love to ask her (although not sure she would answer):

1)  Will we see Snape mature as a character in regards to his 
relationship with Harry?

2) [a related question] Will Snape and Harry ever learn to work 
together?

3) Will Snape and Harry's inability to trust one another lead them or 
other Order members in a dangerous situation in future books? (a very 
specific question - a nonanswer here could be very interesting)

4)  Were Snape and Lily friends at Hogwarts at any time?

5)  Did Snape's decision to leave (or join) the Death Eaters have 
anything to do with James or Lily Potter? (maybe better than just 
asking why he left - at least this would rule in/rule out a 
possibility)

You'll write a very big and interesting report on your trip, I hope?

Enjoy
Ally