Sirius, Self-Absorbed? and Snape

[melclaros]

No: HPFGUIDX 45978

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "c_voth312" <divaclv at a...> wrote:

> This touches on my theory, which is that the ultimate difference 
> between Snape and Sirius is merely a matter of perception.  To 
Harry, 
> Sirius is kind while Snape isn't, and so to him the former is a 
good 
> person while the latter isn't.  For fans of the characters, having 
> the two in conflict triggers the instinct that one must be "right" 
> and therefore the other "wrong", so the lines are drawn according 
to 
> whichever one the individual gravitates towards.
> 
> ~Christi, who likes both Sirius *and* Snape and can't wait to see 
> what happens when they're forced to work towards the same end...


I agree. I think that part of the reason Snape and Black can't stand 
each other is that they are so very much alike. They see themelves in 
each other (probably don't realize it either) which just fans the 
flames. It's difficult in reading the books to get past Harry's 
perception He LIKES Sirius so no matter what he does he gives it a 
postive spin even though we've seen him violent, vindictive and 
sneaky. The Prank is startling less in it's intention to harm Snape 
than in what it would have done to Remus had James not pulled the 
plug on it when he did. Remus was Sirius' friend!
Harry does NOT like Snape so no matter what he does (including saving 
his life, the ungrateful brat) manages to get presented in a negative 
way. Snape is vindictive and sneaky, possibly violent as well 
although he got knocked out in the SS before being able to 
demonstrate that trait. 

Melpomene (who votes for Snape)