[HPforGrownups] Worst of Snape

[IAmLordCassandra at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 32783

In a message dated 1/4/2002 5:43:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
foxmoth at qnet.com writes:


> 
>    Isn't it odd that everyone is willing to forgive Sirius for his 
> excesses, even a physical attack on a student, but Snape's 
> sneer at Hermione is nominated for the worst thing he ever did?
> 

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>    We are willing to forgive Sirius because we know what kind of 
> pressure he was under. It takes a little more thought to realize 
> that at the point where Snape snapped out at Hermione, the 
> Dark Mark was just starting to become visible on his arm. That, 
> coupled with anxiety over just how Harry ended up in the 
> Tournament, plus being reminded of that by the Slytherin 
> Support Cedric Diggory badges, would be enough to send 
> anybody up the nearest wall, IMO.

If I ever met up with the man, the first I would do is give him a hug. 
Seriously, I think he needs one. I can see what you mean, about Snape being 
stressed out, but does that make up for *all* the times he was nasty/made a 
snide remark?  

~Cassie-who loves all the pros and cons about Snape ^-^~ 


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