[HPforGrownups] Re: Why Snape is my hero, an analysis of "The Prince's Ta...

[YasminOaks at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 172422

Yes Snape has always been my hero too. He has always been my favorite  
character in the whole series. I thought it was so sad when he asked Harry to  "Look 
at  me", so he could see his eyes as he passed on. Oh I just bawled  then. It 
was so touching and really hurt to think of how much he loved Lily and  
needed to see "her eyes" as he was leaving this world. 
 
I always knew he was a good guy. I know he had his faults, but as the books  
show that so much of his traits were all "man made". He was not accepted and  
even picked on and teased brutally by so many, especially the Marauders. He 
was  rejected by Lily whom he loved more than life itself. Although they started 
out  as friends, she seemed to push him away too much in my opinion.  He was  
accepted by the ones who were on their way to becoming Death Eaters. He 
craved  acceptance as every human does. 
He was almost taught from life to be defensive and offensive to keep from  
being hurt by others. 
 
Of course this is my biased opinion, please keep in mind.
 
After reading this book I just was left feeling so badly that Lily had  
fallen in love with Snape. His love for her never faltered. I think she would  have 
been so happy with him. In my opinion he would have been a much better  
choice than James. Of course then there never would have been Harry. But still  if 
she had given Snape a real chance and some love I believe he would have  
followed her lead and never have become a Death Eater. Without Snape maybe  
Voldemort would never have gained so much power.
 
Yes I did mention before that I am biased, right? :) Snape has just always  
been my favorite character.
 
I had really been hoping that he would survive. I had my hopes that he was  
the one that had been given a reprieve.
 
Now I wonder who that person was. I am thinking maybe Draco?
 
 
As for my opinion on the book. Well I have mixed feelings. I love it. I  hate 
it. I love so much about it. I love how Dudley grew to like and appreciate  
Harry. That made me feel so good inside. I love how Kreacher came around with  
some love and kindness. That left me feeling so happy.
I was thrilled when Percy came back.
 
But the deaths. Why Fred?????? 
I can't get over that. My daughter has been wearing black since Sunday for  
him.
He made us laugh. We needed him to live.
 
Dobby, Hedwig, Lupin, Tonks, Colin-- all so beloved to us. Not to mention  
Moody.
 
I loved so much in the book, but I cried so hard so many times as well. I  am 
re-reading it now, but not sure if I am really ready to read it again and  
feel all of that emotion.
 
I will be honest and that I was actually in mourning the first 2 days after  
finishing it. I am feeling much more myself today, but I still cry easily. 
 
Sincerely,
 
Cathy



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