Snape's Contribution to Deaths

[nickel313]

No: HPFGUIDX 135637

Ok - I have tried to read all the posts but there are just so many 
so my apologies if this has already been discussed. If it has, could 
someone please point me to the direction of the relevant posts.

In Chapter 2 'Spinner's End', Snape makes the following comment:
'The Dark Lord is satisfied with the information that I have passed 
him on the order. It led, as perhaps you have guessed, to the recent 
capture and murder of Emmeline Vance, and it certainly helped 
dispose of Sirius Black, although I give you full credit for 
finishing him off.'

My question is this: Is this just a lie that Snape told Bellatrix to 
try and convince her of what side he was on? Or did he really pass 
Voldemort information that led to these murders?

For Emmeline's murder we don't really have any information to know 
how she was killed, so can't really make a decision based on that.

Sirius' death we have a bit more information on. We know that 
Kreacher was the one who passed information on the relationship 
between Harry and Sirius. So, what information might Snape have 
passed? Did he tell Voldemort that Harry was actually having the 
visions about the corridor? Or did he tell Voldemort that Harry was 
not succeeding at Occlumency? Snape told Sirius to stay at Grimmauld 
Place when the Order went to the MOM to fight. Did he just say this 
because he knew that Sirius would not listen to him? Or was he 
trying to keep Sirius away from the danger?

I still believe that Snape is on the 'Good Side' and I am hoping 
that this was just a lie that he told Narcissa and Bellatrix but 
would like other people's opinions on this... Thanks

Nickel.