Second hand trust in Snape WAS: Would Harry forgiving Snape

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> Pippin:
> But the Order's trust wasn't second hand. Snape has given them 
valuable
> information, including the information that Harry was in danger at 
the 
> MoM. <SNIP>

Alla:

I do not recall anyone of the Order saying that they trusted Snape 
because of his wonderful deeds. I only recall "because DD trusted 
him" theme. Now it could be of course that JKR chose not to inform 
us of all Snape's deeds and maybe some order members indeed knew of 
those and trusted Snape because of them, but they are silent at 
least for now, so I am hesitant as well.


Pippin:
And Harry's trust should not be second hand either; Snape has
> saved his life, and put himself at risk to come to Harry's aid. 
They
> have all seen Snape 'lower his wand', ie, not attack or allow Harry
> to be attacked when he had the opportunity to do so. 
> 

Alla:

LOLOLOL. Harry's trust in Snape should not be second hand? That is 
after he learns of Snape involvement in Prophecy and sees Snape 
delivering AK at Dumbledore?

I agree, Harry's trust in Snape should not second hand, after the 
end of HBP it should be non - existant <g>

I will be the first one to smack Harry, if he is given strong 
evidence in book 7 that Snape is loyal to Dumbledore and chooses to 
disregard them. I said many times I would immensely dislike if it 
will turn out that Dumbledore ordered Snape to kill him, but I would 
surely want Harry to accept it as a man, and move on with his life. 
( Hopefully he will see such Dumbledore for he is, but for that I am 
certainly NOT holding my breath)

But right now, I think that Harry reacts to Snape as any normal 
person would.

Alla,

who is still hopeful that no matter what flavor Snape we will get, 
JKR will give us at least one short scene when Snape would be 
powerless and Harry will hold all the cards.

Please, JKR, pretty please  :)