Straightforward readings? (was Re: Truth vs. what meets Harry's eye )

[potioncat]

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> Alla:
> 
> Don't get me wrong, if I knew that Snape was truly remorseful for 
> that, I would be fine with it, but firstly I don't know that for 
> sure and secondly IMO that is SO not up to Dumbledore to decide 
> whether to grant Snape absolution or not.

Potioncat:
If not DD, then who? Keep in mind, we're talking over a decade ago. 
Not sure what was going in the MoM. I doubt if the Order is a 
Ministry sanctioned organization. So Snape has come to the wizard who 
has the best chance of beating LV and offers something. Then provides 
a service, at great risk. 

As far as believing Snape or not in HBP, it depends on whose 
judgement you trust more: DD or Bella.

DD trusts Snape. He's heard his story, he's worked with him, he knows 
what risks Snape has taken. DD believes Snape is loyal to DD.

Bella does not trust Snape. She's heard his story and finds it 
lacking. She's worked with him and knows what he's gotten out of.  
She beleives Snape is loyal to DD.

Wait a minute....