Snape: Evil or just doing his job?

[genma99]

No: HPFGUIDX 133238

Just thought I'd add a few things:

1.  In HBP...  just before Dumbledore & Harry go to the Cave when 
they are in DD's office (chapter 25)...

  "Dumbledore did not speak for a moment; he looked as though he was 
trying to make up his mind about something.  At last he said, 'I am 
sure.  I trust Severus Snape completely.'"

  It sounds like DD was on the verge of telling Harry why he trusts 
Snape but stopped short.  I really believe there is something more 
than just feeling bad about James & Lily.

2.  I really don't think that DD would make members of the Order take 
an Unbreakable Vow about keeping their mouths shut.  Something of 
lesser value, perhaps, but DD doesn't seem the type to have 
Unbreakable Vows.  Maybe that's what you were thinking as well.

3.  "Who was it that said that the flippy curse thingie was widely 
used during their Hogwarts years?"

  Lupin was saying this.  He said spells like this come and go.

4.  "Blocked again and again and again until you learn to keep your 
mouth shut and your mind closed."

  I couldn't agree more that this was Snape trying to give hints to 
Harry about how to fight properly.  I wouldn't be surprised if Snape 
somehow gave Harry some more, possibly anonymous, tips in Book7 as 
well.

Genma