JKR chat (leading into Snape, naturally)

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No: HPFGUIDX 92088

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "eloise_herisson" <eloiseherisson at a...> wrote:
> 
> But then, I wish the whole series were entitled, _Severus Snape and 
> the...._ with the content adjusted accordingly. ;-)
> 
> So what *would* Severus'worst fear, be, I wonder? He's brave, but 
> worst fears are not necessarily for personal safety. Could it be 
> something more personal? Could it be something like the death of 
> Harry himself, knowing that the future of the WW depends on him?
> JKR's reluctance to tell must mean that what he fears either has 
> direct significance for the story, or that it tells us so much about 
> his character/experiences that we can predict future action.
> 

As an unreformed Snape-aholic I can only agree with your irritation
that the series is centred on some callow youth and not the true
star and Man of Mystery Severus Snape.

What gives me hope (for one of my theories, anyway) is that JKR
said that Snape had told DD his story and that it was accepted.

This bolsters my confidence that Snape wants revenge, pure and
simple, and the cause is centred on his family - foully done to
death on Voldy's orders. His much criticized teaching habits
apart, I sense an honourable streak in Sevvy. A personal affront
will not go unavenged if he can help it. 

However, I have a feeling that his end will not be the one he wants;
Harry will be in there somewhere and our Sevvy may make the
supreme sacrifice.

Couldn't happen to a nicer fella.

Kneasy