What are your hopes and fears for Severus Snape?

[lupinlore]

No: HPFGUIDX 128031


Following up on the recent discussions about HBP and likes/dislikes in
general, here is a hot topic:

What are your hopes for the character of Severus Snape?  Where would
you like to see his character going.  On the other hand, what are your
fears about where you think his character WILL go?

I'll start.  My hope would be to see:

1) some effective karmic payback for his attitude, particularly toward
Harry and Neville;
2) some answers as to his past and motivations;
3) some genuine growth and change in his character, to the point he is
able to admit he has been wrong;

Where I fear he IS going is:

1) his inability to control his feelings with regard to Harry will
lead to disaster,
2) I think he will end up being on the good side in the end, but the
cost of his "redemption" will be his death;
3) I doubt we will ever see any real growth in his character;

Thoughts?  Additions?  Screams?  Rotten Tomatoes (my dog loves 'em)?


Lupinlore