[HPforGrownups] Re: Snape as Harry's protector

[Rowena Grunnion-Ffitch]

No: HPFGUIDX 31534



--- finwitch <finwitch at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > I
> > can't help feeling a little acknowledgement,
> however
> > grudging, of Snape's efforts on his behalf from
> Harry
> > might have defused some of his, (Snape's)
> resentment
> > and led to a slightly better relationship.
> 
> Possibly. However,

> 4) Snape's an adult - Harry's a child. Therefore,
> Snape ought to take 
> the first steps, not Harry.

  I am inclined to agree that having a vendetta
against an eleven year old is not very adult behavior.
But Snape should get some credit for the lengths he
goes to protect Harry dispite his dislike for him.
 
> 5) Harry was suspecting Snape until he saw and
> defeated Quirrell! 
> After that, he's under Madam Pomfreys care and too
> tired to go 
> anywhere, until taking the train back!

  Well he could have written a note or something.
Harry could undoubtedly have found an opportunity to
apologize etc. had he wanted to. However it is
understandable that an eleven year old would prefer to
avoid what would inevitably have been a difficult
conversation. 

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