I think back to the 'Snape: Friend or Foe;' bookmarks at Border's this spring. He is more than friend or foe - he's a hero on almost the same scale as Harry. A friend of mine is so anxious to see Snape 'get what his sorry butt has coming to him' - she will be so shocked when she reads that chapter! I can't wait. I knew there had to be a reason for Dumbledore's blind trust!