Explanations but no facts (was Re: Mr. Snape, not Saint Snape)

[tbernhard2000]

No: HPFGUIDX 136005

Julie says:
> Oh, and Dumbledore's changed tone came about as Snape walked onto
the scene, *before* Snape and Dumbledore even had eye contact. 

dan:
>From HBP - The Lightning Struck Tower
"Draco, do it, or stand aside so one of us -" screeched the woman, but
at that precise moment the door to the ramparts burst open once more
and there stood Snape, his wand clutched in his hand as his black eyes
swept the scene, from Dumbledore slumped against the wall, to the four
Death Eaters, including the enraged werewolf, and Malfoy.
"We've got a problem, Snape," said the lumpy Amycus, whose eyes and
wand were fixed alike upon Dumbledore, "the boy doesn't seem able -"

>From OOP - Chapter 24
"Eye contact is OFTEN essential to Legilimency." (my emphasis)

Enough room for a possible betrayal, and time to spot it, by
legilimency. But, even more importantly, if so obvious as to be
missed, this is the first time Snape has talked about his being on the
side of the DE in from of Dumbledore! How long would it take Albus to
figure out how closely Snape has been working with them, given their
deference to him? By telling Snape the boy doesn't seem to be able to
kill Dumbledore, they are asking Snape for advice, assistance,
whatever. Doesn't that count for anything? Wouldn't that constitute a
big surprise for Albus?

At any rate, changing sides is also in keeping with Snape's
established character.

dan