[HPforGrownups] Re: Snape is an HONEST nasty person

[Irene Mikhlin]

No: HPFGUIDX 39287

bluesqueak wrote:

> Oh, now if Snape *is* under cover, the Confunded episode is 
> completely brilliant. I mean, he can safely scream about expulsion 
> all he likes with Dumbledore and McGonagall - they know what he's 
> doing. 

I long suspected that his grand "Exterminate" - er, "Expell" - performances
are just that - performances. When he really wanted to scare
Harry, he knew perfectly well how to be quiet, discreet and effective.
Ironically, that was about the only time Harry was really innocent. 

> 
> Oh, and why does Dumbledore look as if he's 'quite enjoying himself'  
> (PoA, UK hardback, p. 306) when Snape pulls his "Those darn kids" 
> hysterics at the end of PoA? A valued colleague is having a nervous 
> breakdown and you're having *fun*?

Oh, how can I thank you enough? You have resolved my personal
"The most cruel Dumbledore moment" and "The most embarassing Snape
moment" in one beautiful theory.

> 
> Or has Dumbledore had time to pull Snape to one side and say 
> something along the lines of 'Look, you know I trust you, just do me 
> a favour and trust me on Black. Now go in there and convince everyone 
> that you hate Potter's guts.'
> 
> Is he enjoying the finest acting performance of Snape's career?

I just hope it's not the last one. 

Irene