[HPforGrownups] Dumbledore's Death

[Carla]

No: HPFGUIDX 159373

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I was so shocked in this last book to read about Snape's betrayal! 
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At the end of the "Half Blood Prince", I felt that Ron and Hermione would stick by him through think and thin, however, they are all just kids? Who will mentor them now, and will the students return to Hogwarts? <<

Carla:
The real question is did Snape really betray Dumbledore.  I think not.  Dumbledore was dying.  The potion he drank was killing him painfully.  I think he knew before going to retrieve the horcrux what he would be facing.  Note that he didn't let Harry drink the liquid.

When DD saw Snape, he simply said, "Severus please."  I think it was a request.  I believe Snape told DD about Draco's assignment and of the promise Snape had made Draco's mother.  DD didn't want Draco to cross that final line and become a killer.  We may all hate Draco, but he is still a kid and DD is his teacher and headmaster.

By making this pact with Snape, DD saved Draco in a sense, and it firmly kept Snapes cover as a supporter of LV in tact, thus enabling him to assist the Order, even if they don't yet realize it.

As for who will look out for Harry, he always has the Weasley's and Lupin.

Carla