Snape's patronus?

[Diana]

No: HPFGUIDX 172556

Snape's patronus was some other animal before Lily died.  Lily's 
patronus was a doe and Snape's patronus changed its shape to match 
hers after her death.  Thus, when he showed Dumbledore that his 
patronus was *still* the same as Lily's so many years later it proved 
that his torch for Lily and his remorse over his part in her death 
were still fresh for him.  Dumbledore would know Snape truly felt 
remorse over what he'd done because Snape can't fake his patronus 
changing shape.
In HBP, we were shown that Tonks' patronus changed its shape after 
she sunk into a deep depression after Lupin rejected her love.  It is 
interesting that the two patronuses that changed shape did so because 
of unrequited love.... 

Diana L.



> Can some one please explain the significance of Snape's patronus 
being a
> doe? How does this relate to DD trusting him? Hoe does it tie in to 
his
> love for Lilly?
> 
> 
> I didn't start reading until 2005..
> thanks!
> heather
>