Professor Snape's role

[Linda]

No: HPFGUIDX 99883

Hi,  I am a newcomer & look forward to exchanging thoughts with you.  
I read back in messages & found it difficult to just jump in on the 
ongoing topics, so I will pose a question of my own.  

Much speculation has occurred about Snape's eventual role in the outcome 
of it all.  I have read all the books & as I suspected, Severus has 
quite a history both personally & at Hogwart's.  The pensieve that 
revealed his background to Harry, & Harry's to him, made a compelling 
scene for me - I felt that he could no longer contain as much 
animosity toward Harry, while Harry could no longer see the Professor 
as evil.  I am feeling that Snape is a very important piece of the 
puzzle, one that will eventually help lead Harry to victory over 
Voldemort.  

Thoughts & information Please!   

Linda