Hagrid/Dursleys and owl post (a little bit of owl post)

[darrin_burnett]

No: HPFGUIDX 41331

Laura wrote:

> 
> I'd say Hagrid still has a lot to learn about being a teacher.  And 
as much as I *loathe* Snape, as a dedicated student I'd have to say 
I'd rather be in his class.  (Although as a human being with feelings 
and emotions and all that, definitely not ^_~)
> 


Why? We've seen how well a dedicated student like Hermione does in 
his class. 

He slams her down at every opportunity, not only insulting her for 
being a know-it-all, but for insulting her appearance. Remember when 
you were 14? How would you have reacted to a teacher insulting a 
small flaw in your appearance in front of your peers? 

Yeah, that dedication sure is rewarded. A dedicated student there is 
probably in greater danger of Snape's wrath than a failing one.

I'd feel better about Snape if he was just hard on the Neville's of 
the world because he demanded excellence. Hermione GIVES him 
excellence and he slaps her down.

He comes off to me as jealous and afraid of students like Hermione, 
for being young and having their future ahead of them and maybe, 
perhaps <GASP> for having the potential to be more talented than he. 
We already know he gets jealous of people better than him -- James at 
Quidditch -- so why not students who might surpass whatever marks he 
had?

And the ONE time Snape gets a chance to show off his DADA skills, he 
blows his facts, alienates the entire class, and uses the opportunity 
to try to settle a 20-year-old grudge. Sheesh, grow up.

I don't disagree Hagrid has a lot to learn about being a teacher. But 
so...does... Snape.

And Hagrid seems willing to learn. Snape hasn't shown he is.

Again, the caution here is that if we find out Snape has been play-
acting, slapping Hermione down because he knew that if he didn't, 
Draco and the others would tell their fathers Snape was being nice to 
a mudblood, then OK. But I want that scene where that is explained 
and I want some acknowledgement by Snape on how good Hermione is.

And Jenny, I am going to stop trying to convince you Hagrid has 
potential. You don't like him. Fair enough. :)

All I'm trying to do is compare Hagrid to the rest of the staff. I 
think the big guy holds up pretty well.

Darrin
-- Sheesh, what did I start with the post office thing? Anyway, in my 
small little town, the clerk would tell me the stamps I needed and 
give me change.