Snape's Final Straw

[sugaranddixie1]

No: HPFGUIDX 150855

>Angie wrote:
> OK, calling all Snape-Haters and Snape-Lovers.  A series of related 
> questions:
> 
> 1) How do you think JKR will reveal Snape's true character in Book 7? 
> 
> 2) If Snape is really DD's man, what will it take to convince Harry 
and 
> the rest of the Order?
> 
> 3) Will Snape take Draco to LV, given that he made the unbreakable 
vow 
> to protect Draco?



E.T. here-

1)Regarding your first question-

Not sure, but if he does turn out to be DD's man, he'll have to perform 
some major heroics!  With the rather cryptic comment JKR made in 
response to the word "redemptive" being used regarding Snape, (she 
didn't deny the quality might apply to him), I wouldn't be totally 
suprised if he sacrificed his life to save someone. 

2)As for what it will take to convince Harry et al.-

I think that DD's reason for believing in Snape was more than just his 
gut feeling.  I think it was something more concrete.  I even have a 
feeling that DD was shown not to be infallible to set us up for what's 
coming.  In other words, we started seeing some of the mistakes DD's 
made & that leads us to believe he's made a huge mistake where Snape's 
concerned.  He resisted giving Snape the DADA position & I think this 
was to lead us to think that DD wasn't 100 percent sure of Snape's 
loyalties.  Maybe, however, it was more a matter of DD trying to help 
Snape by keeping him away from temptation. Not questioning his 
allegiance, but recognizing his weaknesses. So what I think will happen 
is that the reason DD trusted Snape will be revealed & it will be such 
a valid reason that (along with the above-mentioned sacrifice) Harry & 
the others will see the light.

3)Will Snape give Draco to LV?

That's a tough one!  If  there hadn't been other witnesses to DD's death
that might be easier to figure out.  I think he probably will give him 
over to LV.  (It'd be nice if LV was so overjoyed at DD's demise that 
Draco slipped his mind, but I really doubt it!)  Maybe MouldyVoldy will 
set Draco on Harry's tail again...have Draco tree Harry for the kill or 
something.   Draco & Harry have been antagonists throughout the story
so why not let them have a final showdown? 

E.T. - still waiting for the facts to come in!