Question for Snapeophiles and -phobes RE Dumbledore, Snape, and Harry

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 114566


Magda:
> I think there's another option:  Harry distrusts Snape's allegiance
> to the Order; Harry is instructed to do something for Snape or 
Snape
> demands that he do something; Harry doesn't; Snape gets whacked;
> Harry gets one of Dumbledore's sorrowful explanations about why he
> should have listened and what Snape was up to; Harry is amazed but 
no
> longer doubts Snape's loyalty, helped immeasurably by the fact that
> Snape is dead and therefore Harry doesn't have to deal with him
> anymore.  It's amazing how death improves some people's characters.

Jen: Now *this* would be an interesting scenario, one that fits in 
with the relationship Snape and Harry have had since day 1. I 
suspect Harry would feel guilty though, as well as amazed. And 
*responsible*. For all his rationalizing and blaming of Snape for 
Sirius' death, Harry ultimately blames himself. Like you said 
though, when a character dies the door opens to learn astounding 
things as well as hear about their positive characteristics. Maybe 
through Snape's death Harry could come to some kind of resolution 
that wouldn't be possible otherwise. 

Jen said previously:
> > JKR will probably come up with a more satisfying resolution 
> > scenario, but I'd prefer to see continued tension. Until Snape 
> > is toast, of course, which I'm betting will happen by the end of 
> > Book 6.

dzeytoun:
> I would agree, except that I think we will see Snape go up in a 
> pillar of flames sometime in Book VII.

Jen: This is all speculative, but the reason I think Snape *should* 
die in book 6 is because I suspect JKR is going to uncover the 
mystery of Godric's Hollow in this book. Snape is somehow involved 
with this plot, whether he was the eavesdropper, or was actually 
present at GH, or had some history with Lily, etc. So, once we get 
this crucial information and find out how Snape's past relates to 
his current job for the Order, well...it seems like his job is done. 
LV will certainly catch up with him soon, if Snape truly is the "one 
who has left forever." Maybe it will take two books to discover all 
this information, though, since JKR said books 6 & 7 are really one 
long book divided in two parts.

Jen Reese