[HPforGrownups] Re: Neville and Snape

[Jinx]

No: HPFGUIDX 3786


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From: <mmarth at peoplepc.com>
To: <HPforGrownups at egroups.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 11:11 PM
Subject: [HPforGrownups] Re: Neville and Snape


> I do see a desire to teach the students.  I just don't think he has
> much patience and he is letting his "problem" get in the way.  The
> first time Harry has potions Snape gives this wonderful speech.  I
> think he loves potions and the teaching - just not the students!!!

More Snapian idealism - in his dreams he would like every student to hang
onto his every word and be as in love with Potions as he is.  In reality, he
gets Ron Weasley.  Not to pick on him or anything, but Ron himself admits
he's "got better things to do in potions than listen to Snape" (CoS).  And
if he is a typical student, then no wonder Snape's disillusioned!

> Now why did you have to add this theory of Snape being at Hogwarts
> partially for protection.  I think to some extent that might be true
> but I also think he is there because Dumbledore knows that one day he
> is going to need Snape.  But then that should be on another post.

Snape may be bitter and twisted, but you know what, there's no one I'd
rather have on my side in a fight.  He knows his stuff, he's honourable,
dependable, loyal.  If he's on your side, he stays there and backs you up no
matter what.  And you'd have to let him down in a seriously big way for him
to turn against you.  Also, he holds grudges like no one else, and if you
have a common enemy with him, you are virtually assured he will not betray
you to them.  Which is why AD wants him around.

Jinx