I think I have Snape figured out

[zeavin91001]

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I have made a connection between Snape and Harry's eyes.

It is my theory that Snape liked Lily...a lot.  She was also gifted in
Potions and maybe thought he had a chance.  I don't think he has any
remorse for James' death, but he has a lot for that of Lily.  He may
even have thought that with James out of the way he would have a shot.
 I also think that Voldemort had promised Snape that he would not harm
Lily, maybe as a reward for the partial prophesy.  But when she stood
between he and Harry she became expendable.

So along comes Harry with Lily's eyes.  I think he used his hatred of
James as a reason to  harass Harry because every time he looked at
Harry he saw Lily's eyes staring bck.  Only, over time, those same
eyes stared at him with loathing.  Which is why Occlumency was a
fiasco...it requires eye contact which must have been very painful to
Snape - a reminder of what he did.  It must have cut him to the quick.

Snape will most likely to confess this to Harry in order to gain his
trust because he is working against Voldemort.  He hates him probably
as much as Harry.

I believe that this is one reason DD trusted Snape.  I think the other
is the Elixir of Life.  Note:  Flamel may be gone and the stone may be
gone...but the KNOWLEDGE still existed as DD was one of the creators
of the stone.  I believe that Snape was pretty much keeping DD alive
with the elixir, which may have run out.  DD knew he was going to die.
 It was necessary to the plan to destroy Voldemort.

That is my theory and I'm sticking to it.

"zeavin91001"