Snape can't be Evil

[mandorino222]

No: HPFGUIDX 133970

There's only one thing that bothers me about writing
Snape off as evil...

In the second chapter of HBP, when Snape essentially
answers every accusation of loyalty to Dumbledore's
cause that Bellatrix can think of, there is one
question he doesn't answer.  Remember toward the end
of OoTP, when Harry is caught using the fireplace in
Umbridge's office?  When Snape comes into the room,
Harry tells him "they've got padfoot where it's
hidden!"   What does Snape do?  He runs off and alerts
the Order of the Phoenix (INCLUDING Dumbledore) to the
death eaters' doings!!!!!  

He didn't HAVE to do that. He could have simply pretended
that he didn't understand Harry, and allowed the Death
Eaters to get the prophecy without interference. 

Instead, he spoils the whole plan and foils Voldemort's efforts to 
get the prophecy that he so desperately needs.  Why???  You'll
notice that THAT question is skillfully avoided in
"Spinner's End." 



Mandorino