Justice to Snape WAS: Re: Werewolves? There Wolves!

[bfiw2002]

No: HPFGUIDX 170622

> Alla:
>
> Eh, because it is more convincing for me to hear it from the
> character himself than from the third party. But of course there
are
> additional circumstances as well. I wrote several times in the
past
> that to me Snape's behavior does not ring true as behavior of
person
> who feels remorse and I have not read an argument that convinced
me
> yet. Therefore why would I believe Dumbledore if Snape's behavior
> does not show me that he is remorseful? Accordingly if Snape
denies
> it and laughs, sure I believe him, since his behavior to me is the
> behavior of hateful bastard, who continues to try to impose as
much
> misery in Harry's life as he can.
<SNIP>

Biff:
I agree with you Alla- Snape's motivations have never been
revealed, at least not that I have seen. Snape may very well lie to
Harry if and when he explains, but part of the beauty of the written
word is that his expression will be described. I'm envisioning
Snape "blanching", or "flushing" (if that's possible for Snape) if
he is confronted by Harry about the betrayal to his parents.
Whatever he says next in combination with his facial expression will
be very telling.
I also tend to be pretty skeptical of Dumbledore's ability to see
and explain things as they really are. He admitted to Harry in HBP
that he had purposely witheld information from Harry, believing it
was in Harry's best interests. He also didn't tell Harry about
Snape's betrayal, something I believe he had a right to know. I
believe that Dumbledore's actions have been colored by blind faith,
loyalty, and denial- all human traits and understandable. He admits
his faults, which make him more human and endearing to me, but also
make me wonder what else he was holding back on until he felt Harry
was "ready".

Biff