[HPforGrownups] Trusting Snape

[P J]

No: HPFGUIDX 148995



Peggy Wilkins:

The above is an interesting way of putting it, I think.

PJ:

But It's exactly the way I see it.  I can't imagine two such intelligent men 
thinking that Dumbledore's death by Snape's hand could further Harry's goal 
in any way.

First, Dumbledore hasn't taught Harry how to sense "where magic has been" or 
how to tell a horcrux from an old shoe.  There's so much left undone that 
needed to be done that they've actually put the mission in more danger of 
failing because Harry is very ill prepared.  Yes Harry knows all about 
Voldermort's backstory but that isn't going to destroy the horcruxes and I 
honestly don't believe LV will waste much time going after Harry now that 
his mentor is dead.

If Snape is caught by Aurors (or hiding from them) then he's of no use to 
Harry even if he is DDM!.  If Harry sees Snape and isn't given a detailed 
reason (no more "because I said so") why Dumbledore trusted Snape and what 
the big plan is before they meet, then either Harry or Snape could 
themselves be killed dueling!  End of ALL plans!  Voldermort wins by 
default.

If DDM!Snape is killed by Voldermort for butting in where he didn't belong 
then again, that's the end of it.

So please, tell me again what Dumbledore gained by having DDM!Snape AK him 
on the tower? I see no pros for a DDM!Snape to have done what he did but at 
least ESE or OFH!Snape gains notoriety and respect from the DE's and 
*possibly* a pat on the back from LV (once he's finished crucioing him 
awhile for saving Draco of course)...

Dumbledore was needed, Snape wasn't.  The wrong man died on that tower.

PJ