JKR Interview on Mugglenet; Snape = Evil?

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oaksong:
> 
> There is also a strong suggestion that Snape is under the same kind of
> obediance requirement that Harry is under, from DD. DD has ordered
> Snape to kill him if the situation calls for it and DD clearly
> considers himself expendable in the effort to remove Voldemort.
> 
> Is there a possibility that Snape is also under an Unbreakable Vow to
> protect Harry?
> 

That is definitely a possibility. I think that, in his meeting with Narcissa and Bellatrix, 
Snape left out a lot more information than he shared... For instance, he satisfied them with 
his explanation about Quirrell, but he did not tell them that he actually worked to SAVE 
Harry's life during that Quidditch match. If he was using the Occlumency lessons more for 
Voldemort's gain than by Dumbledore's orders, I believe he would have said so as well. All 
signs seem to point to Dumbledore now being satisfied that Harry has the knowledge that 
he needs and he is ready to face death, and willing to when that means protecting Harry 
and even Draco. If Snape were really acting out of loyalty to Voldemort, I think he would 
have handled that whole scene much differently. 
- Marianne S.