HBP post DH look Chapters 1-2.

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No: HPFGUIDX 184329

 
> Pippin:
> It puts Snape into the same position as Dumbledore when Snape begged
> him to save Lily, reinforced by the water imagery. Just like Snape
> before her, Narcissa does not realize that she would be helped in any
> case.
> 
> I think we are meant to look to Dumbledore for a clue to Snape's
> feelings: pity for Narcissa, mingled with disgust at her lack of
> concern for other innocent lives.


Potioncat:
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful!

I suppose the only difference is that Snape asked nothing in return.