Rather, I am saying there is little chance you will be able to avoid the prospect, short of disappearing entirely — something I do not believe you would be willing to do.
We both know that having someone in such a position would be to considerable tactical advantage in the Dark Lord's overthrow. I am well aware, however, that you are still torn in the question of many things involved with the Order save for the need of that overthrow, and I would and will not push you into the rôle of the double agent unless you could do so with no reservations. It is not a comfortable life, and the risks are considerable; should you be uncovered now as I was then, Azkaban is no longer as likely a fate as Avada Kedavra would be.
Still, even if you do not wish to turn spy for the Order wholeheartedly, I would not wish you to be delivered unto the Dark Lord's nonexistent mercies without every scrap of preparation it is within my power to impart.
Re: Private message to Mr Snape
Rather, I am saying there is little chance you will be able to avoid the prospect, short of disappearing entirely — something I do not believe you would be willing to do.
We both know that having someone in such a position would be to considerable tactical advantage in the Dark Lord's overthrow. I am well aware, however, that you are still torn in the question of many things involved with the Order save for the need of that overthrow, and I would and will not push you into the rôle of the double agent unless you could do so with no reservations. It is not a comfortable life, and the risks are considerable; should you be uncovered now as I was then, Azkaban is no longer as likely a fate as Avada Kedavra would be.
Still, even if you do not wish to turn spy for the Order wholeheartedly, I would not wish you to be delivered unto the Dark Lord's nonexistent mercies without every scrap of preparation it is within my power to impart.