Simple!Snape? (Castles in the air?)

[vmonte]

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>LupinLore wrote:
That is a good point. However, I'm not sure that Snape's character
really IS all THAT contradictory. What I mean by that is that human
beings are very complex creatures, given to all kinds of
self-contradiction, foolishness, and illogical behavior. Snip Snape 
comparisons to Patton and Boyington. 

vmonte responds:

Ahhh, but Patton was the leader of his men, Snape only works for the 
leader. It's interesting that you think of Snape as a leader instead 
of a follower. In a way I agree that Snape seems to be running his 
own separate agenda--and it's counterproductive to the Order. 

If Snape were really interested in Dumbledore's cause he would 
swallow some of his ridiculous hatred/petty childhood grudge aside. 
Unfortunately, Snape behaves as though the world revolves around him. 
When he tells Harry that he is "neither special nor important" he is 
really just reflecting his own bitterness at how he is perceived in 
the grand scheme of things. I however, do think that he is important, 
but only to showcase the difference in character between he and Harry.

>LupinLore wrote:

snip 

Interested in his own survival in the long run. However, he is
possessed of bravery and willing to fight for that survival. He may
well believe that fighting is the ONLY way to win through to survival,
and that running away would merely ensure his eventual demise. I'm
not sure that is really much of a contradiction. After all, most
soldiers in combat units (particularly soldiers who have been drafted
into major wars) say they are fighting for their survival and the
survival of their comrades, but they don't run away.


vmonte responds:
I really cannot comment on how Snape is actually working (outside of 
Hogwarts) for the Order. And I wonder why was called "Snivelus" in 
school? He also reminds me of Draco, who (so far) appears to be a big 
coward. 

Vivian

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