Snape and Voldemort WAS:Dumbledore and Snape again

[marika_thestral]

No: HPFGUIDX 137381

Julia wrote:

> Yes, Draco thinks that Snape wants glory - but we know it's not 
> true, Snape not only doesn't want glory but he doesn't want anybody 
> to find out he is helping... 

My take on Snape is that he actually do want glory, just not the kind
of glory that Voldemort can offer. 

For all we know, at least some DEs want to become Voldemorts most
loyal servant (Crouch Jr., Bellatrix...) and to  "be honoured above
all others" (HBP p. 38). Somehow Snape doesn't strike me as a person
who likes to think of himself as somebody's servant.

The glory I think he wants, is official recogizion and respect. In PoA
he seems pleased when Fudge offers: "Order of Merlin, Second Class,
I'd say. First Class, if I can wangle it!" (p. 283)

To be recognized for bravery seems to be something he specially would
appreciate, considering his reaction when called a coward. And who
thinks of Voldemort's men as brave? Cruel and daring? Yes! But not brave.

Marika