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

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No: HPFGUIDX 71475

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Irene Mikhlin 
<irene_mikhlin at b...> wrote:

> 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

I wasn't suggesting that it was right.  I was suggesting that it was 
done with good intentions.  The two are not the same.

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