What if Dumbledore Never Trusted Snape?

Severus Snape has always felt like he was caught between two worlds: He wanted power, to never have to bow his head again and to stand mighty above those he deemed his enemies. His allegiance to Voldemort seems paramount to accomplish this, but then, the winds changed. The prophecy of the Chosen One has spurred the Dark Lord into action, his eyes now trained on Lily Evans, her husband, James Potter, and their child. Suddenly, Snape’s loyalty becomes conflicted. He will not be privy to Lily’s des