Snape's lack of remorse

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 124819


 
> snorky wrote:
> Ah, there's the rub. Yes, I'm trying to build up my theory that 
Snape doesn't feel embarrassment for being a death eater because he 
entered LV's service with noble intentions (although at the time he 
was being a stupid young man.) 

Potioncat:
So you think he joined for noble reasons, was disappointed and 
changed sides?

Snorky:
I don't think he works for LV, but I wouldn't be too surprised if he 
changed his allegiance to him someday.

Potioncat: Erm, I don't think LV allows that.

Snorky:
 No one has been able to give me a single line for why I should think 
Snape took death eating seriously and has real remorse, but so many 
people just assume that he does.  I did like your suggestion that his 
inability to sleep and his habit of "prowling" around at night might 
hint at a troubled mind.

Potionat:
Well, a troubled mind, or maybe twins in the house...

That's just it. We don't know why he joined or why he left. We know 
Tom Riddle said he could charm those he needed. We know Barty said 
it's easy to manipultate good people (sorry...don't have the quote 
available.) We know DD believes his story. And there are tons of 
theories from good!Snape to Evil!Snape.

But I'm confused, do you think he doesn't have remorse because he had 
noble reasons for joining and still has those noble motives? Why 
would he be on DD's side now?

Snorky:> 
> I'm actually working up to posting something about Snape's death 
eater days someday soon.  
> I hope you don't mind my ulterior motives.

Potioncat:
Hmmm...a very Slytherin approach!