Hero types was Re: Another Snape thread/ Snape as hero

[bigdaddy999197]

No: HPFGUIDX 152038

> bboyminn:
> <snip>
> I will add another point to the discussion. One can act heroic 
> without being considered or classified as a hero. I think this 
> will be Snape's ultimate fate. Some heroic act or acts will show
> us that he was on the right side, but that doesn't erase everything 
> he has done in his life; he was a Death Eater, he did kill 
> Dumbledore, etc.... 
> 
> Circumstances may come about in which we see some heroic aspects in
> Snape's killing of Dumbledore. That is, for the greater long term
> good, it was the necessary thing in that moment. While, at some 
> point in the future, using hindsight, we may see the heroic nature 
> of that act, we will never consider Snape a hero for doing it. 
> <snip> 

"bigdaddy999197":
I like the comment about Snape doing something heroic but not being 
a hero. I have a hard time with a hero that is mean to children.
McGonagall shows tough love. Snape is just mean. I think he did do
something heroic though, and he is risking his life if he really is
working for the "good guys."




*****SPOILER ALERT*******








I think Snape knew Dumbledore was going to die anyway. His arm was not
healing. A potions master might be called on to try and help. He sees
a situation where he can save Draco, who starts to show signs that he
is not with the Death Eater camp, and maybe he is aware Harry is there
too. He sacrifices Dumbledore for the safety of both boys. 

"bigdaddy999197"