The picture of Lily and Harry

[colwilrin]

No: HPFGUIDX 175013

> Mcjuels :(hoping that someone will pause from their discussion
> of crucios and criticisms of the author to consider my post.)
>

Colwilrin:

Thank you for starting a new topic!!!!!  It is much appreciated.  The 
crucio thing is getting old.  I agree that by the end, Snape tried to 
show Harry why he acted as he did.  The memories served not only to 
instruct Harry that he was a Horcrux, but to attempt to express his 
remorse and sorrow at the destruction he had caused.  He tried to 
explain, the best he could, why he was drawn to the dark side, why he 
came back, and how he had to behave to remain undercover.

I disagree, however that he had Harry look at him at the end to see 
Harry for himself.  I think that throughout his entire life, Snape was 
directed to act from his love for Lily.  In his last moments, he wanted 
to leave his life looking into the eyes of his beloved Lily.  It was 
his last comfort, and I'd like to think that in those eyes some 
forgiveness and comfort was given to him by Harry.