Snapers vs. Sirists; Canon Snape

[marinafrants]

No: HPFGUIDX 34693

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "lucky_kari" <lucky_kari at y...> wrote:
> More examples of Snape Bravery and Talent

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> Manages to keep Harry on his broom in PS/SS against Quirrel's curse. 
> Now, one might ask, "How do we know this takes a lot of talent? 
> Perhaps Quirrel's curse was very weak." Yet, this cannot be the
case. 
> Are we supposed to believe that no-one else in the stands, or the 
> referee, would have cared to do anything to help Harry if something 
> easy could be done? No, I think this is proof positive that Snape is 

Not only that, but Snape performs that countercurse *without using his
wand*.  Not bad for a guy whose specialty is potions.

Marina
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