[HPforGrownups] It's over, Snape is evil (was: Dumbledore and Snape again)

[Lisa Williams]

No: HPFGUIDX 138414

Eggplant writes: 
 
> So Snape read her mind and knew she would ask him to make a
> Unbreakable Vow in a few minutes, so he quickly told Dumbledore who
> said "Oh goody goody gumdrop, just make sure you actually make that
> Unbreakable Vow to kill me Severus, it will help our side big time if
> our most powerful wizard dies".
> 
> Ah, the contortions Snape lovers go through to maintain their
> preconceptions despite the new book is a sight to behold. However I
> think it is often wise to alter your views when you receive new
> information, like the fact that Snape murdered Dumbledore. And yet
> we're still debating if he's evil! 
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And yet one could say the same about the Snape detractors:  how
close-minded they can be despite the fact that there is as much
evidence to back Side-of-the-Order!Snape as there is to back their
preconceived notion of ESE!Snape.

Personally, I don't believe Snape knew that Narcissa would ask for an
Unbreakable Vow -- I think he was trapped into it.  Turn her down, and
he arouses DE suspicion that he's on Dumbledore's side.  Acquiesce,
and he averts it completely.

That brings us to the likelihood of Snape having to kill Dumbledore. 
As Dumbledore knew of Draco's plan, Snape obviously told him, and was
working with him concerning the outcome.  (HBP p. 588: "Professor
Snape has been keeping watch on you on my order -- ")  Were Snape on
Voldemort's side, there would've been no need to tell Dumbledore of
Draco's mission, nor to collaborate with Dumbledore on it in any way.

 One can only speculate on Dumbledore's desire after that:  
a.  having taught Harry about horcruxes and shown him the need for
their destruction before confronting Voldemort, Harry is able to
continue his own mission;
b.  seeing the conflict in Draco and knowing that Draco is unable to
carry out his mission, Dumbledore obviously believes Draco can be
turned against Voldemort, possibly bringing Narcissa and eventually
Lucius with him;
c.  not being afraid of death, knowing it's the "next great
adventure," Dumbledore would prefer that Snape remain undercover
within the DEs than blow his cover to save him.

There is enough evidence on both sides of the argument to sway most, I
believe, and we all make our choices on which side of the fence we'll
allow that wind to blow us.  At present, my toes are firmly planted in
the Side-of-the-Order!Snape side -- but I can certainly see the other
side of the argument, too.

Lisa (SassyMomOfThree)