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

[Ronin_47]

No: HPFGUIDX 164633

Carol wrote

--Snippet--

<<but he could do Hogwarts a real service by
incorporating his potions improvements into a new Potions textbook or
two, and he could make a fortune by selling a book on his invented
charms and hexes. 

Far from having no future, Snape could become the character he would
have been if he'd never made the mistake of joining the Death Eaters.

Carol, hoping that Snape will survive into the Epilogue, having
persuaded Harry, the WW, and the majority of readers of the necessity
of his actions on the tower and his unshakeable loyalty to Dumbledore>>



--My comments--

Well spoken, Carol.
I love the idea of Snape putting his teachings in the form of a textbook.
Harry learned so much, just from Snapes scribblings in less than one year when he was able to take the teachings of Snape unknowingly. His personal feelings for Snape never came into play and he was able to gain fromSnape's teachings without preconceived judgements.
I think that any member of the house of Slytherin is destined to be pre-judged by anyone outside of that house, just because most dark wizards and witches came from that house. But every house is founded on it's particular strengths and should not have to have such a reputation attached to it.
I also agree with you about Snape's actions on the tower and becoming a DE was a mistake. I'm sure that Snape only joined because it was the only place he felt he might fit in. He had led a tormented existence throughout his school days, his home life was obviously not any better and his hatred for James Potter may have also driven him to take up with the opposing side. 
Anyway, I do hope that your idea of Snape as the writer of textbooks comes to pass.

Cheers,
Ronin

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