This scene takes place just after a young Severus Snape witnesses the Potters' murder. He goes straight to Dumbledore, ready to leave the dark side for good!

“Don't Give Up”
To the same tune by Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush

Snape:
In that proud House I grew up strong
Learning curses all along
I was taught to fight
Taught to win
I was so scared I could fail.
Another fight is drawing near
I am a man whose dreams have all deserted
I've hidden my face
Behind a mask
But no one wanted me all the same.

Dumbledore:
Don't give up - 'cause I'm your friend
Don't give up - you're not defeated yet
Don't give up - I know deep down you're good.

Snape:
Though I've been told all about
Never thought that I could regret it
Thought mine was a right cause
It is so strange the way things turn.
I run away from Potter's house
Back to this school on the lakeside
As daylight broke I saw the truth
The dark had burned a hole in my soul.

Dumbledore:
Don't give up - you still have me
Don't give up - I don't need much explanations
Don't give up
'Cause you're now in the place where you belong.
Rest your head
Don't worry any more
It's going to be alright.
When times get rough you can fall back on me
Don't give up
Please
Don't give up!

Snape:
Got to walk out of there
I can't take it any more
I'd rather jump off a bridge
Before I can sink down below.
Whatever may come and whatever may go
My soul is dying
My soul is dying.
Won't go back to the dark side
I'm useless because
For every job so many people
Out there who can do the trick.

Dumbledore:
Don't give up - 'cause I'm your friend
Don't give up - you're not the only one
Don't give up – I know you feel ashamed
Don't give up - you still have me.
Don't give up now - I'm proud of your repentance
Don't give up - you know it's never been easy
Don't give up - 'cause I believe here's the place
Here's the place where you belong!

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