Snape isn't evil

[alora67]

No: HPFGUIDX 143399

I am so very slow when it comes to comprehension, but I was re-
reading HBP again, and finally a few things jumped out at me.  I am 
now convinced that Snape is not on the DE side.

HBP (US edition)ch. 28, page 604:

"Kill me then," panted Harry, who felt no fear at all, but only rage 
and contempt.  "Kill me like you killed him, you coward-"

"DON'T-" screamed Snape, and his face was suddenly demented, 
inhuman, as though he was in as much pain as the yelping, howling 
dog stuck in the burning house behind them- "CALL ME COWARD!"

Here, I think he's in terrible pain at having had to kill 
Dumbledore, and Harry has just called him a coward for doing so.  I 
think the pain of Dumbledore's death (if he is dead) is tearing him 
apart, and then Harry (whom he dislikes already) only adds to his 
anger.

Ch. 28, page 603:

"Blocked again and again and again until you learn to keep your 
mouth shut and your mind closed, Potter!"  Sneered Snape. 

To me, right there, he's telling Harry what he needs to do.  This 
might seem really simplistic, but it's what I am getting from the 
book.  I don't think Snape is evil, I think he's spying for the 
right side.  He knows Harry is the one that will be able to bring 
down Voldemort, and he's done what he could to help (occlumens).  
That, and keeping Harry grounded, I suppose, by being so nasty to 
him for the last 6 years ;). 

Does anyone else understand it this way?  Thanks for listening :)

Alora