Pulling the Wool Over our Eyes - Snape, DD, Hermione

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Marianne wrote:
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Add to this that the two characters who are held to be the brains of 
the adult and kid outfits, DD and Hermione, are steadfast in their 
trust in Snape.  What if JKR is setting them, and us, up for a fall and 
> Snape is really double-crossing DD? 

Potioncat:
I've often wondered if Hermione knows something about Snape that she 
isn't telling. Did she learn something in the Vampire Essay or did she 
learn something while at 12GP or even from "Hogwarts, A History"?  She 
has been steadfast in her support in spite of his treatment of her.

Marianne: 
> Would that be a big bang or a big let-down? Would people find it 
> further evidence of Snape's mystery and complexity as a character? 
> Or would it be a disappointment?

Potioncat:
For myself, who gets lost in good books and wanders around in them, I 
would feel as betrayed as DD would. And once I stepped out of the book, 
I'd have a "Wow, she pulled one over on me!" reaction. I'm sure others 
would have the "Yes! I knew it!" reaction.  The same will be true of 
Percy. I'll feel very sad if there is no reunion of the Weasleys.