Grey!Snape and Character Growth (was:Voldemort's Plan for Snape & the Ring..

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> Jen: I believe Draco is Harry's nemesis from his own generation, his 
> schoolboy nemesis.  Dumbledore tried to ensure Harry was more than 
> the Chosen One, he wanted him to have as normal a life as possible 
> and that was part of the reason to stall on telling the prophecy.
>

Jenni from Alabama responds: Here is a thought, ponder this. Lily gave 
her life to protect Harry. So, Harry was protected by her sacrifice - 
or the shedding of her blood for him. Dumbledore sacrificed his life 
to protect Harry. Could he possibly have done this on purpose, so that 
now Harry would still have protection through HIS sacrifice - the 
shedding of HIS blood? 

Looking at things in this light, I think Dumbledore's sacrifice is 
even more significant than Lily's (not to downplay hers at all). Harry 
is Lily's child. Any loving mother would give her life for her child. 
(Still not downplaying her sacrifice here.) But here is Dumbledore who 
is no relation to Harry but still sacrifices his life for Harry's. I 
think the strength of that sacrifice and love will play a huge part in 
what 'saves' Harry.

Jenni from Alabama (whistling Dixie)