2007-01-04 07:57:26 · 17 answers · asked by amitaconchita 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
OMG, i know he killed Dumbledore, but there is a theory that it was planned between the two of them, to trick Voldemort.
2007-01-04 09:44:46 · update #1
Okay. This is what I think. Dumbeldore probably didn't die. There are a million ways he could have gotten out of it. Even though he didn't have a wand at the time, in the movies (at least), he has done magic without a wand. But what I think happened was Snape said Avada Kedavra, but instead thought of a spell to shoot a bolt of green light. That way he appeared to have done what Voldemort wanted. Though I suppose it could go either way until Rowling actually comes out and says it. And even if Dumbledore DID die, he has a portrait in the Headmaster's office, which can move and talk, as if he were still alive. So in the wizarding world, what does it really matter if you DO die? At least when you're famous/rich enough to get a moving portrait done. And Harry chooses not to come back to school in the next book (or so he hinted in the sixth), even though this invaluable portrait is in the office, and he could ask Dumbledore what's going on. So the entire next book hinges on whether or not Snape is evil. I personally think it would be much more dramatic for Harry to have to live with Snape not being evil, though he is an expletive.
2007-01-04 11:49:08 · answer #1 · answered by Teresa 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I'm almost sure he is. In the books, Dumbledore is portrayed as an infallable, nearly perfect figure. Although he was killed, I think it was because, as he has stated, "Death is but the next great adventure" and was willing to die for his cause.
It is for this reason that I think Snape must be good. Dumbledore completely trusted him, and although Snape is a great Legilimens I think Dumbledore was an even better Occlumens (especially considering an untrained Harry was able to see into Snape's mind).
Another thing to consider is that when Dumbledore pleads with Snape at the end of HBP, it is likely that he was pleading for Snape kill him. This makes sense for two reasons: Firstly because he may have believed that if Snape didn't kill him someone else would have anyway, but also because Snape had made an unbreakable vow that would have caused his death if broken. If Dumbledore thought that Snape would be more help than himself as an informant than this might be a good sacrifice to make...
Snape has had tons of chances to kill Harry, or at least send him to Voldemort. If he was truly evil, he definitely would have done it by now. But the most important fact to consider is that Dumbledore trusted Snape, which means more than anything else. Plus, if you look carefully, it seems as if Fawkes might have some powers of seeing people's intentions as well...
2007-01-04 08:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by hoopsrule44 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm am 99% certain that Snape is still on the side of the Order and that he only killed Dumbledore on the Headmaster's own orders (he was old, he might have been dying from the curse protecting the ring horcrux and whatever poison Harry fed him at the cave so he would understand that sacrificing his life for a young boy and for Snape, who would be in a position to be a better spy, is the best option for the majority).
Here's a number of my reasons:
- he has had many opportunities over the past six books to kill Harry and quietly slip away before anyone has noticed. He has never done so, which is very odd considering you'd think someone evil would grab such a chance.
- he has actually worked to protect Harry on a number of occasions (he saved Harry from falling in 'The Philosopher's Stone', he showed Harry a great defensive spell in 'Chambers of Secrets', he only went down to the Shrieking Shack in 'Prisoner of Azkaban' to protect the kids from Lupin who was wandering around on the full moon without taking his potion, he told the Order that Harry was at the Ministry in 'Order of the Phoenix' and he didn't allow the Death Eaters to hurt Harry in 'Half-Blood Prince').
- Dumbledore isn't an idiot. Harry might think he's a grandfatherly type but you don't get to be leader of the Order and so respected by both the Ministry and Voldemort by being stupid and soft. He wouldn't be so soft-hearted as to risk the school, the Order and Harry in trusting someone who he didn't trust one hundred percent. If there was the slightest doubt over Snape's loyalties, he would have kept him away.
- even as he was escaping Hogwarts in book six, he was giving Harry very good advice over how to win a duel. Someone evil would keep quiet and let the kid die in book seven.
- we never found out why Dumbledore so trusted Snape suggesting there is a reason that is so significant, it explains why he could never turn.
For more reasons, pay a visit to http://www.geocities.com/snapeisgood/ which provides many good reasons to support that Snape is loyal to the Order.
2007-01-04 08:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by starchilde5 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I think he is on the good side, though he isn't really a "good guy" himself. My theory is that Dumbledore and Snape argued (in Book 6) about how far Snape would have to go to keep Harry alive, seeing as he is the only one who will be able to do Voldermort in. I think Dumbledore was begging Snape to kill him when he said "Severus, please..." on the Tower. Here are my reasons:
1. Dumbledore would have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep Harry alive, so he was begging Snape to fulfill his promise and not give away Harry's presence;
2. Dumbledore probably knew he was going to die anyway from having drunk the potion in the basin where the locket was.
3. Snape went crazy when Harry called him a coward. Probably it took all the courage Snape had to kill the one man who trusted him...
That's what I believe happened.
2007-01-04 08:12:43 · answer #4 · answered by shamrock 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think he is; unfortunately, everything Snape does can be seen as either for good or bad. He is truly a character of duality!
For example, Snape saving Harry's life (in multiple ways) could be interpreted as simply genuine protection (if he's good) or keeping Harry safe for someone else to harm him (if Snape is bad). Also, even his killing of Dumbledore could be seen as a "good" act if, indeed, Dumbledore requested him to. Yes, the book says Snape's expression is one of hatred - but how would you feel if someone close to you asked you to kill them? I don't think you'd be feeling too happy about that.
But the jury is still out - it has to be! Book 7 isn't out yet. (Can't wait!!!) :)
2007-01-04 09:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Erm...no. Just a gut feeling that since he killed Dumbledore, he's pretty much on the bad side now. Oh well-can't wait for the 7th book to see if I'm wrong or not
2007-01-04 12:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by Aurelia 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no i don't think so. he has the dark mark and everything and once you're with voldemort, you can't easily get out of it. it's like a lifelong commitment. also...he killed dumbledore!
my friend still does. she believes in snape.
2007-01-04 08:00:09 · answer #7 · answered by Tinker Belle 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Naw. Snape kills Dumbledore!
2007-01-04 08:03:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes.... though I think JKRowling wants us to believe otherwise... but if you look closely, there are hints and clues... why would she include the unbreakable vow... but not include it's contents?
I think that she is leaving something out... and it will come out in Deathly Hallows. So... Snape is still on the "good side" in my opinion!
2007-01-04 08:15:29 · answer #9 · answered by Nymphadora Tonks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh! I never liked him. I don't think he is good at all, even if there are many feasible theories that may prove he's not on the "dark side" I still don´t like him, and I think he's plain mean and evil.
2007-01-04 08:15:26 · answer #10 · answered by Gabriela Z 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋