Snape's greasy hair, Snape's upbringing, Snape's summer holidays

[dudemom_2000]

No: HPFGUIDX 74676

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "feetmadeofclay" 
<feetmadeofclay at y...> wrote:

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> I am sure that Harry is Snape's reflection.  What Harry could be 
if he lets himself get mired in self pity.  But he won't.  
> 
> I think Snape's REAL worst memories are a lot worse than the ones 
we saw - apart from possible childhood abuse there was probably 
something fairly traumatic that made him decide to leave the DEs.
> > 
> Rowling said it was his "worst memory".  I see no reason to doubt 
> that.  She didn't call it Snape's most embarrassing memory - but 
she could have.  It may be a little silly but you can't do anything 
to reform canon.
 
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> Everyone has happy moments.  Even lonely people.  Perhaps the day 
he left the DE.  Perhaps the day he got his OWL marks. Perhaps the 
first time a girl kissed him or said she loved him.... (or such...) -
 and yes I believe Snape has had a girlfriend.

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I agree with feetmadeofclay on Harry being Snape's reflection. Harry 
can make a choice - does he want to become someone like Dumbledore 
or like Snape? He knows the choices are his to make as to what path 
he will go.

As for the "worst memory" to cause Snape to leave the DEs could it 
possibly be he was ordered to kill Lily? (just throwing that one out 
there) Instead of a girlfriend how about unrequited love for Lily. 
Something he never revealed to her or anyone?

Dudemom_2000

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