Someone who knows why DD trusted Snape?

[casmir2012]

No: HPFGUIDX 133945

"Cara" wrote:
 When talking to Dumbledore about Snape Harry says:
> 
> `So, Sir,' said Harry, in what he hoped was a polite, calm
> voice, `you
> definitely still trust--?'
> `I have been tolerant enough to answer that question already'
> said
> Dumbledore, but he did not sound very tolerant anymore. `My
> answer has
> not changed.' 
> `I should think not,' said a snide voice; Phineas Nigellus was
> evidently only pretending to be asleep. Dumbledore ignored him.  
> P336, UK Edition,
> 
> Could this mean that Phineas knows the reason that Dumbledore trusts
> Snape? Phineas, who has before moved between his portrait at 
Hogwarts
> to Grimmaud Place, which Harry now owns, and will possibly be 
visiting
> in Book 7
.
> There might be potential for an explanation through Phineas.
> I personally am undecided as to Snapes allegiance, there are
> compelling arguments on each side, though I must admit that I'm 
> hoping for a good Snape

> Sorry if this has been picked up on before, there are so many posts 
I
> can hardly keep up!

Cara, when I read that part originally in the book, I had brushed it 
off as a snide remark from Phineas, but now, I think you are right!  
Perhaps an unbreakable vow before Phineas?  Maybe not, pics don't 
hold wands...do they?

Good going!

~Casmir