Rickman as Snape

[Joywitch]

No: HPFGUIDX 2694

--- In HPforGrownups at egroups.com, eliasberg at i... wrote:

> As for the abused child syndrome, you should try to remember 
> that it is a book, a fantasy book, that was trying to make a point 
> that no matter how bad it gets there is hope at the end of the 
> tunnel. You should watch JKRs interviews and she talks about 
> Harry's treatment and why he is treated as poorly as he is. 
> Perhaps you should shelve the credentials and listen to what 
> Dumbledore says, " it is the decisions we make that make us 
> who we are".

Thanks for the above statement.  I think we are getting way too 
carried away with the abuse discussion.  I know I shouldnt talk - I 
often find it hard to resist blathering on about OT topics that 
interest me. But please, lets keep the discussion focused on HP and 
remember that it is a work of FICTION!  [Even though part of me keeps 
hoping it is real.]  There is plenty of real-life child abuse, 
injustice, etc. to get all upset about; we dont need to get too bent 
out of shape about by possible abuse suffered by fictional characters.

-- Joywitch, who suspects her cats killed the owl carrying her 
Hogwarts admission letter