Snape & Harry

[Scott Santangelo]

No: HPFGUIDX 68296

Wow - there is a huge divergence of opinion on this topic. One thing I'd like to point out (probably already has been - sorry!) is that Snape brings his professional behavior down to student level (juvenile grudge) and has a significant knowledge base, whereas Harry comes into the story at the ignorant, clueless student level. Snape has the luxury of berating, belittling, punishing and generally tormenting Harry from his position as teacher. Harry can only build up a thick skin and bear it - who wouldn't grow resentful and defiant? 

Naturally, I'm "blaming" Snape, not just because I think that's the way it's written (tons of canon fodder), but because he went to Hogwarts with an eager expectation and real thrill, only to confront the unfamiliar political realities of the WW and his own mysterious past. Snape never gave him a chance and dumped on him from day 1! All this redemption stuff, forgiveness stuff, pscyo-babble . . . Harry's just a kid! It's hard to show respect for someone
 who constantly reminds you they have none for you. My 2 cents on the debate pile. Scrum!


"Scott"