[r9etb]

I have heard that interpretation elsewhere, and it certainly makes sense. However, when I read it and the chapter following, I interpreted it as Snape asking Harry to see the real Snape as he viewed the memories in the Pensieve, not the Snape he had known at school.

Nope. Starting in Book 1, JKR makes a point of having characters say, "he's got Lily's eyes."

Lily was the one good thing in his life, and Snape wanted Lily's eyes to be the last thing he ever saw.

Now that is a tragic ending.

[Tax-chick]

Now that is a tragic ending.

Boy, that's the truth! Snape is really quite close to a classical tragic hero. He could have had the girl he wanted, and the life he wanted, but he couldn't let go of his corrupting hatred for his father.

[SuziQ]

Lily was the one good thing in his life, and Snape wanted Lily's eyes to be the last thing he ever saw.
Now that is a tragic ending.

Dang! Now you got me all fahklempt again!