Brilliant stuff, especially your observations about Lily and James. That explains perfectly why so many laud them as the "tragic hero/heroine", while they simply struck me as a couple of morons.
And, of course, the ultimate proof of Snape's nastiness? As you point out, he is mean TM to people on his own behalf. But in addition, he is nice to people who were nasty to Harry (ie, Narcissa) when he let slide a chance to stick a knife in her and twist it on Harry's behalf.
And, of course, the ultimate proof of Snape's nastiness? As you point out, he is mean TM to people on his own behalf. But in addition, he is nice to people who were nasty to Harry (ie, Narcissa) when he let slide a chance to stick a knife in her and twist it on Harry's behalf.