Snape's dislike of Harry

[Barb Dickson]

No: HPFGUIDX 30937

Koinonia wrote:

>I just don't know what the reason can be for Snape to dislike Harry
>but I don't think it had anything to do with love for Lily or pure
>jealously of James.  There has to be something else.

I agree that there definitely could be something besides jealousy of James, 
but that Snape's resentment of James probably plays a huge role. Imagine: 
the person in school that you absolutely could not stand. He dies a tragic, 
horrible death, making him loved that much more, posthumously. His son, only 
a year old, manages to defeat this horrible horrible wizard, consequently 
becoming the most famous wizard ever. Everyone knows him, loves him, pities 
him, etc. And he looks just like his father. You don't know him, but all you 
ever hear about is how great this kid is. Then, then, you get this great, 
wonderful wizard in your class. Yeah, I can see where Snape's coming from.
                             -Barb-

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