[HPforGrownups] Re: Snape the misanthrope (LOLLIPOPS addendum)

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 28897

Jenny from Ravenclaw wrote:

> I see Snape as having some sort of relationships with other staff
> members.

(snip)

> I agree with you, Tabouli for the most part - especially that Snape is
> mistrustful and vengeful, but I think the humanity in him *is* there;
> we just have to look extra carefully to find it.

Great point, and illustrated, I have maintained, by the immediate
"joining in" of the rest of the staff in the staffroom scene, when Snape
takes the lead in calling Lockhart's bluff. I don't for a minute think
this was rehearsed, or even discussed, but the moment arose and Snape
took it. And the others followed his lead without hesitation. You don't
get that sort of response without some sort of underlying familiarity.
It was a group of associates, a team closing ranks. This is one of the
few times we see the teachers interacting without Harry being an
influence on their behavior, and I think it's telling.

--Amanda, delighted the Snape defenders are crawling out of the woodwork


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