OotP - feeling just a bit resentful...

[Brooke]

No: HPFGUIDX 62255


> 
> I just had a thought:  what if it's important for the resolution of 
> the story for Snape and Harry to work together, but that would 
never 
> be possible if Sirius is alive?  I think that's one of the points 
> JKR was trying to get across in her (IMO heavyhanded) descriptions 
> of Sirius's negative influence over Harry:  It's kind of like Sense 
> and Sensibility, with Snape representing Sense and Black 
> Sensibility.  With the influence of the rash, mercurial Black in 
his 
> life, Harry's life might have been more in danger, and/or his 
> progress slower, and/or he would have progressively picked up more 
> resentment towards Snape, thereby driving the Gryffindor/Slytherin 
> wedge even deeper, at a time when unity is paramount.
> 
> MC


I agree with MC on the stressed importance of unity at Hogwarts.  I 
think the school is going really downhill with all of the inter-house 
problems going on (particularly w/S&G).  After Draco's behavoir 
during 5th year, I don't see him making matters any easier over the 
next two years.  BUT remember when Hagrid asked how many students in 
his glass could see the thestrals?  There was an unnamed Slytherin 
boy who put his hand up.  FOr some reason I thought that was probably 
one her her major clues that could be easily overlooked.  Perhaps he 
could be a possible link to better relations between G house & S 
house in the future?  Maybe the death he saw affected him in a way 
that he would want to join Harry's DA group?  Perhaps Snape will 
continue with Harry's Occlumency lessons on Dumbledore's orders, and 
by patching up some Snape/Harry problems through lessons, Snape might 
help a bit to bridge the gap between S house and G house?  Just 
hopeful speculation of course!  

Brooke