SNAPE the coward?

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 118132


 "chrusotoxos" wrote:
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 But what if Voldemort sees SNAPE as  the coward, 
> and Karkaroff as the traitor? 
> 
> 
> Valky:
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 I had a similar thought, but 
> not as good, that DD trusts Snape because Snape is in his 
> protection, simple as that. Basically Snape needs a way out of 
> Voldies gang but with out DD he's mince. 

Potioncat:
It works very well either way and strong arguments have been made 
for both views. JKR tells us that many have figured it out, but of 
course she doesn't tell us who has the right answer.  I think it's 
safe to say the 3 individuals are Crouch JR, Snape and Karkaroff.  
(Although someone will disagree.) 

Is Snape set up for punishment or death?"  And how will he survive?