[HPforGrownups] OoP: Occlumency lessons/Snape as teacher

[IAmLordCassandra at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 67297

In a message dated 7/4/2003 1:39:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time, mlitvin at msn.com 
writes:


> During the occlumency lessons, I found it rather 
> interesting to note that, as much as he abuses Harry, he did not 
> savor Harry's unpleasant memories more.  Instead of enjoying Harry's 
> memories of being abused by others and using them as weapons against 
> him, Snape is actually angry that Harry is unable to repel him.  
> Doesn't this appear to be evidence in favor of Snape's character or 
> am I seeing things that aren't there?  
> 
> Any thoughts?
> 
> -M 

Me(Cassie):  

This brings up an interesting point, I think.  

My take on it is/was that Snape was acting indifferent towards Harry's 
memories because he wanted to avoid a 'bonding moment'. Maybe Snape feels/felt some 
empathy towards Harry. However...Severus Snape develop a personal relationship 
with a student (esp. Harry Potter) or anyone, for that matter? I don't think 
so. He's just not the type.   

I think remaining...professional (As professional as Snape gets...I am a 
Snape lover, but I won't deny he can be a bit of a bastard. Actually, that's why I 
love him, so it's OK ^^)  or being a @#!!$ is his way of coping with deeper 
problems.  Maybe he thinks some issues are better to avoid than to face...or 
something. 

*hopes she's making sense* 

~Cassie~ 
"Life is a kumquat..." 
"That's ALL?" 
"You mean life isn't a kumquat?" 



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