New here...replies on Snape posts.

[Lisa]

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From: "lucchaser" <lucchaser at yahoo.com>
I agree with K. I just want to add the to the fact that we don't know
the whole story with James, Sirius and Snape. We just got a little
glimse of what they were like when they were younger (at that perfect
age of 15). There is more to it, so we really can't judge James and
Sirius on that one scene. For all we know, judging on how Snape was
defending himself, Snape could have done some horrible things to
James, Sirius and company too.
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Hey all, I'm new here. I'll try to respond to the posts all in one email (I
m on digest, so thanks for your patience!)
I don't know if I agree with that. True, it was only a moment in time which
was revealed to us. I do recall one of the Marauders stating that they were
bothered by the fact that Snape merely "exists". Might have been James, but
most likely Sirius (my copy of OotP is currently loaned to a co-worker). It
doesn't sound like Snape acutally did anything at all to them in any regard
*except* defend himself. Dumbledore did also say that he made Lupin a
prefect in the hopes that he would control the behaviour of James and Sirius
 Sounds like they were doing just more than sneaking out using the map to
get them in trouble. From that fact I would likely think the past-times of
both involved more than that, such as buggering other students, Snape
included. I believe Snape is too much of a loner to ever instigate any
troublemaking. I'm not saying that I don't like any of the Marauders there
seems to be occasion to question their motives. JMHO
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From: "subrosax99" <subrosax at earthlink.net>
Re: Snape Respects Harry Now
When it came down to a moment of real crisis, Harry was running
around like a chicken with it's head cut off, and as usual, took
matters into his own hands. This seemed rather like plucky aplomb in
the earlier books, but this time it struck me as totally
irresponsible and selfish. Then Harry has the audacity to blame Snape
for the whole fiasco.
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Is this in reference to the MoM and the Death of Sirius? If so I do agree
with this statement. Regardless of Snape's treatment of Harry, he never
given Harry a reason up to this point to doubt his loyalties. When Harry
mentions the danger that Padfoot is in, Snape immediately takes action. He
does so without regard to his personal feelings about Sirius. Snape has
always protected and looked out for Harry and now show intiative to save
someone he loathes? That answers any questions I had about his loyalty to
Dumbledore and the Order. Two points as well,  in Chamber of Secrets, when
the original message about the heir to Slytherin appears, isn't it Snape
that states perhaps Harry and his companions are in the wrong place at the
wrong time? Also, during the dueling scene between Malfoy and Harry, doesn't
Snape in a casual manner tell Harry that he will take care of the snake that
Malfoy has conjured because it seems he is concerned? I'll be the first to
admit Snape is less than congenial but when the time comes he steps up to
the plate.
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 From: "Donna" <deemarie1a at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Harry's dad
 I, for one, am most curious to know more about James'
family. Was James a pure blood wizard? There are clues as to him
being a very talented wizard. Is there a possiblity that through
James, Harry and Voldemort have a familial connection? Is that why
Voldemort chose Harry rather than Neville? Both of their parents
defeated Voldemort three times.
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I've wondered the same thing. The parental emphasis seems to be on Harry's
mother so I think if there is a link, it's on his mum's side,  but it seems
that his father must have loved him as much. I'm inclined to believe that
James may have been a pure blood. Have we ever really found out why LV
targeted the Potters other than the incomplete prohecy he heard? I'm
convinced there must be something more? If anyone can tell me I'd sure be
glad to know. James' quality was that he didn't care about a person's
lineage, hence marrying Lily, befriending Lupin and so forth. LV's concern
was keeping the half-bloods and muggle-borns out of the wizarding world.

I hope I did all this correctly according to the rules :) 
I still have 4 more digests to sort through tonight so there might be more.
Yes, I do like Snape, but there is no character in HP that I don't like,
even the snide little prat Draco...he provides some entertainment. I just
love a good debate! Thanks for having me on the list.
Lisa

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