Ambiguous JKR / backstory

[Ariana]

No: HPFGUIDX 102215

Tara wrote:
> > > After all the books have been published and analyzed, Jo might 
> > be more direct in her responses to lingering questions.  Personally, 
> > I'm hoping she'll write some kind of Potter encyclopedia explaining 
> > all the back-stories and other details for which we clamor. < <

Valky:
> You may not have to wait this long Tara.
> In the Book Day interview online JKR answered a question by saying 
> that she intends to give us all the backstory we need before the 
> series is over. Personally I am very excited about this and I really 
> hope we see a lot more of the Marauders in it.

I've noticed that the books where the Marauders feature most -- PoA and
OotP -- seem to top most book rankings by fans, so I suspect quite a few
people are looking forward to more backstory about them. I know I am! The
scene after their OWLs in OotP was one of the high points of the book,
IMHO.

However, the backstory I'm most looking forward to is why Dumbledore
trusts Snape. I think JKR said something on the lines of "Let's just say
that Snape has told Dumbledore his story, and Dumbledore believes him".
What could Snape have said that would convince Dumbledore that he's
definitely left the Dark Side?

I realise at this point that you have no idea who I am, though I've met a
few of you in the chat tonight. Hello, I'm Ariana, new list member, and
hopefully occasional participant, time permitting...

Ariana