In fact, much of the interactions between these two characters seem to be about Dumbledore giving some order, or even sternly reminding Snape of his duties, and Snape agreeing to them in his usual surly manner. We know that Snape was quite shocked that Dumbledore might have been bringing Harry up like a pig for slaughter. In the final moments, when Snape is mortally wounded, Harry finds out that the revelation that he would have to die had stunned Snape at the time.
It seems unfair that Dumbledore should not have kept Snape in confidence about Harry's likely fate. For someone who had endangered his own life to keep Harry safe, to find out that the boy was never meant to survive in the first place and that Dumbledore had possibly known this all along, or at least much longer than him, would naturally have felt like a betrayal.
In one of the most defining moments in the entire series, the potions master is taken aback to learn that Harry must die and Dumbledore wonders if he had, after all, grown to care for the boy. Snape then casts a Patronus that proves his undying love for Lily Potter and it is then that Dumbledore finally seems moved.
What is strange is that Dumbledore is astonished that Snape might have grown to be fond of Harry--that is not very surprising because he did a very good job of hiding it even if he did care. But upon seeing Lily's Patronus , Dumbledore is shocked again--"After all this time? There is no doubt that Snape was used by Dumbledore, he was a pawn in the bigger picture--the inevitable face-off between Voldemort and the boy who lived.
Dumbledore knew of Snape's great love and his remorse at Lily's death. The mastermind that he was, he exploited these feelings to ensure the final showdown. When Snape finally realized that he had been used, he would have felt thoroughly betrayed.
Both Dumbledore and Snape were incredibly layered characters, both had dark pasts which they repented and both wanted the best for Harry. The Death Eaters cleave him as a result of their fear and their own desires for power and evil. So I think we can conclude by saying, that even if it was a grave mistake to trust Snape, the fact that Dumbledore could make such a mistake highlights the very strength of character that JK is trying to show us in her heroes.
We were led to trust in Dumbledore ourselves, and then we were disappointed. On purpose. Because JK is trying to show us that trust and love, despite the vulnerability that they engender, are the greatest powers of the human spirit, and that ultimately they will triumph in the end.
Search for:. Our Commitment. Become a Patron! Welcome to MuggleNet! Would you like to join our mailing list? Almost immediately, the curse triggered, and nearly killed Dumbledore. He hated Harry because of James but he wanted him alive because of Lilly and Dumbledore was doing that. Voldemort never knew Dumbledore found his Horcrux The last time Voldemort saw Dumbledore was when he dueled him in the Ministry of Magic, at the end of Book 5.
What are the schools of feminism? Can you really bring dead batteries back to life? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Home Culture Why did Dumbledore trust Snape so much? By Alena Omerovic Last updated Mar 19, Contents hide. Snape looks to be in need very badly of a mother! People are often cruel to others to mask their true feelings. Not to mention, when you like a girl and know you have no chance, what could be worse than: 1 being suspended upside down with your legs and underwear showing, when 2 the girl you like has to save you from a bully.
Your pride is hurt and you are ashamed so you 3 call her a Mudblood only to have her 4 tell you go to hell and dismiss the attack on you as well deserved, and 5 ultimately have her like you even less. That makes for a really crappy day and a pretty bad memory.
Harry stands as a constant reminder that Snape could never possess Lily. Snape lost his biggest battle to James. Not to mention, any feelings Snape may have had for Lily would have been unknown to Dumbledore as a possible motivation for Snape continuing to do things for Harry. At some point, there was an exchange between Dumbledore and Snape, and Snape turned into a spy for the Order.
My theory is that Dumbledore caught Snape doing some illegal activity and had a talk with him. Snape is a realist.
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