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Apr 7
Judas = Snape? Blogcritic thinks so
severussnape.jpgEric Olsen over at Blogcritics.org compares the Judas as portrayed in the Gospel of Judas to Professor Snape in the Harry Potter series:
Was the apparent murder part of Dumbledore's grand scheme? Was Snape helping free Dumbledore from "the man that clothes him," or is he simply what he appears to be: the most vile and duplicitous of murderous traitors? Of course even from that angle Snape is fulfilling the Unbreakable Vow he made to Draco Malfoy's mother Narcissus to protect the boy.
(Strangely enough when I tried to add my own comment, the system kept telling me that "personal attacks are not allowed - Restricted Word."  Tell that to Snape.)

Check out the comments - Dawn's especially.  I'd agree except for Dumbledore's reaction as Snape prepares to destroy his friend and mentor.  Whereas Dumbledore tries to talk Malfoy out of murder (and does), he knows right away that Snape means to end it now. 

It could be argued that Dumbledore wanted Snape's complete descent into evil to be as realistic as possible (maybe because Snape will be the one to destroy Voldemort).  The one thing that I never understood was the lesson that Dumbledore's belief in the good of people resulted in his death.  Kind of a strange lesson for Rowling to give (and for Harry to receive).

Or it could be Rowling's way to telling us all to let go and just get a real life...

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Diane, we apologize for you getting kicked out of the comment section. I had the same thing happen until I checked with the editors. It would appear overzealous spam filters kept the word Voldemort from being used - hence my reverting to "he who must not be named" as the Dark Lord. (one could say further demonstrating his menacing nature :)

In any case, you make some pretty valid points about my assessment. I am going on pure instinct, than any real logical analysis. Having read all the books, I think I just get this inkling that Snape isn't out to do pure evil in the name of Voldemort.

But like I said, I could be wrong. Your view is very thought-provoking

Wow - I didn't think Voldemort paid that much attention to us Muggles (LOL).

You know, just when I think I know where the story is going, it takes a complete U-turn. Which is why we keep reading, isn't it?

Diane, welcome aboard. I have been eager to have this blog filled for a while and it looks like it was worth the wait!

Personally, I think Snape acted at Dumbledore's bidding and we will yet see Dumbledore.

Thanks, Tim. I heard this blog was your "baby" and I hope I do you proud!

You know, lots of people think that Dumbledore is coming back. I don't think so - such a point is made in all the books to Harry that people don't come back.

Very interesting...of course...Harry Potter is just pretend, just like the Gospel of Judas...

hum? great stories...for sure.

--RC of strangeculture.blogspot.com

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