Ambiguous Snape (was:Sadistic Teachers (was:Re: Teaching Styles)

[Gregory Sopko]

No: HPFGUIDX 148291

  Betsy Hp:
  > I think Snape has evolved, certainly, but he's still got
  > that core [of good] to his character that is quite similar 
  > to Harry's. <snip>
  > 
  > It's what led him to the path of redemption he's been walking
  > down for so many years, <snip>


Gregory:
I believe that what led Snape down the path to redemption is that he 
was with Voldemort in Godric's Hollow the night James and Lily were 
killed.  Snape tried to save Lily and failed which is why he turned 
to Dumbledore.  It also explains why Snape hates Harry so much as it 
reminds him that Lily loved James and not Snape.

Snape's love also explains why Dumbledore trusts Snape because he 
knows how much Snape truly hates Voldemort for killing Lily.