Snape & Hello

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No: HPFGUIDX 14102


> 
> Based on what we've read so far, I think a transformation would be
> both Harry and Snape growing up.  Harry is child enough to feel that
> the good guys are people that he likes.  Despite Dumbledore's
> assurances, he does not trust Snape at all.  I don't think it's
> illogical to assume that Harry's lack of trust will result in near
> catastrophe because he will not be able to trust Snape in a crucial
> situation.  He will then realize that his own biases have almost
> caused a crisis and will adjust accordingly.  Snape meanwhile will
> realize you can't be a jerk forever and expect people to trust you.
> 
> A maturation for both.


Hey -

That just reminded me of something: whenever Harry, Ron and Hermione 
sit around and discuss who is the latest person after Harry, Harry is 
never the one to suggest Snape (just as he never thinks Draco is 
seriously after him).  It is always Ron.

Harry to me is definitely young enough to think that Snape isn't good 
because he's such a meanie (which is true - he's a nasty person), but 
he knows that Snape just isn't all bad.  Somehow, he seems to know 
that even though Snape would love to see him expelled, Snape doesn't  
want Harry dead.  

Ah, his insightfulness just makes me love him more...  :-)

--Jenny from Ra