The Continuing Tragedy of Severus Snape: Reflections on Books 1-5

[lupinlore]

No: HPFGUIDX 164610

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Ronin_47" <Ronin_47 at ...> wrote:

> 
>   Mainly, I think that just because someone's role in life changes 
doesn't mean they have to die. As one chapter of life ends, a new one 
begins. Someone like Snape could easily find a new niche and may be 
quite relieved that he can now pursue something more peaceful. Maybe 
he will finally take up the  roll of DADA teacher at Hogwarts. (If 
the curse is lifted from the position) or maybe he will become the 
new Headmaster. 

Lupinlore now:

OH MY GOODNESS!  If JKR did that I'd say she is a contemptible idiot 
who favors and defends the abuse of children and deserves only to be 
derided and reviled.  But fortunately I doubt she will do any such 
thing.  As many have said, a resolved Snape (however he is resolved) 
is a Snape without a place in the world.  His entire character is 
oriented to the past.

One only has to look at the various theories that animate fandom.  
Snape loved Lily.  Snape hated Lily.  Snape loved Narcissa.  Snape 
was genuine in his remorse.  Snape was not genuine in his remorse.  
Snape new what he was doing in taking the UV.  Snape didn't know what 
he was doing in taking the UV.  All oriented to the past, and all to 
become pointless once the answers are revealed.  Ickle Sevviekins, 
the vessel and carrier of such theories, would be pointless as well.  
What would be his purpose?  What would be the purpose in the 
narrative of keeping him alive, other than to prove that JKR favors 
the abuse of children?  Nothing.  Therefore, I'd say he's pretty much 
done for.

Lupinlore, counting the days until the idiotic and reprehensible 
child abuser gets his due reward, or until JKR reveals her support 
for child abuse