[HPforGrownups] Snape can't be Evil

[Sherry Gomes]

No: HPFGUIDX 133974

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

Sherry:

That one's easy for me anyway.  If he hadn't done what he did, then if Harry
survived the events at the ministry, Snape's cover would have been blown,
because Harry would have told far and wide that he tried to tell Snape and
nothing was done.  There were also other witnesses in the office, even if
Harry had somehow been killed at the ministry.  Sometimes, as a spy, you
have to be seen to do what your handlers may not like you to be doing, like
helping Sirius.  and didn't it all just work out fine and dandy for Snape?
Sirius ended up getting killed.  Hmmm.  That must have made Snape's day!  


Sherry