Snape's Psychology: WAS: More thoughts on the Elder Wand subplot - Owner?

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> > Alla:
> > However, however, I do not agree that he came even close to atone for relaying Prophecy to Voldemort **to Harry**,again not sure if that makes sense, will be happy to clarify later.  Because since yes I believe he abused Harry in Hogwarts in and out of class, that to me not what person who wants to atone for contributing to taking away from the child the care and kindness of his parents does.

friendlyh:
Can I hop in here? I have just finished re-reading the Deathly Hallows and have to take issue with Alla. Snape when he revealed the "part" of the prophecy that he heard to Voldemort did not know that it would refer to Lily and James. At this time he was a Death Eater and as such was showing loyalty to his 'then' master. When he learned who was involved he begged Voldemort to reconsider at risk to himself. A person can only be sorry for something that they have done and try through future actions to make amends. He swore an oath to Dumbledore and kept it to the very end never waivering in his loyalty although he was always in great danger as a result. He did protect Harry. He never physically abused Harry although his feelings for Harry's father definitely coloured his approach to him. He made life difficult but he was there on a number of occasions to protect him through his actions within the school. He could have made life much more miserable - think Dolores Umbridge. And last but not least Harry in the end named one of his sons after Severus Snape and that should be the strongest indication of redemption. To quote Harry "one of the bravest men I knew was a Slytherin"

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