[HPforGrownups] First names (was Snape: The fact that he exists)

[Irene Mikhlin]

No: HPFGUIDX 71443


corinthum wrote:

> Just a quick comment to add.  I agree with bibplhile and Rhiannon that
> Lupin used Snape's first name to show that he wasn't trying to
> condescend.  It reminds me of Dumbledore, who you'll notice always
> uses people's first names when speaking directly to a person, even in
> circumstances where some would consider this disrepectful.  I see this
> as Dumbledore's way of showing equality between himself and whomever
> he is speaking to, whether it be a student, a teacher, the Minister of
> Magic, or an evil overlord.  

Dumbledore is Snape's boss, and he is 120 years older than Snape. He can 
use first name without expecting reciprocation or permission.
Lupin is Snape's colleague and former classmate. Unless Snape had invited
him to use Severus, I can't see it as a good thing.

Irene