Snapes love for Lily (Was: DH rambles and crows eating)

[johnbowman19]

No: HPFGUIDX 172514

This more of an idea post than a reply to any particular post. I 
think the irony of Snape's death is that he was the head of 
Slytherin house and he was eaten by a Snake (Slytherin's house 
mascot). 

Furthermore, speaking to Snape's love of Lily, his final words 
of "Look...at...me" speak volumes to me. In the past, JK has told us 
that Harry's eyes play an important role in the story arc of HP. To 
me, this important role is that they are exactly the same as Lily's; 
meaning Snape's dying wish was to see the eyes of the woman he loved 
for one last time. His love for Lily was his motivation for every 
good act he did as a Double Agent, so looking into Harry's (really 
Lily's eyes) probably made dying a little easier. 

Notice also that Snape did not demand to look into Harry's eyes 
until after Harry had gotten Snape's memories. Once Harry had the 
tool he needed, Snape's mission to protect Harry was complete. He 
put his mission ahead of seeing the eyes of the woman he loved. 
Showing just how selfless Snape could be, Snape put DD's mission 
ahead of his own dying wish.

John who has pitched his tent firmly in the Snape camp, post DH.