[HPforGrownups] OOP: What's up with Harry and Snape?

[Kelly Grosskreutz]

No: HPFGUIDX 63065

greatlit asked:

> Exactly why does Harry feel a surge of hatred towards Snape as he
> accosts him about to curse Malfoy at the end of OOP? Does anyone else
> think that the relationship (or lack of) between Harry and Snape
> could have been developed further in OOP?
(snip)
>
> So why blame Snape? What did he do wrong in this book? Was Harry
> trying to shift the burden of Sirius's death on Snape as an easy
> alternative over the right one, which would have been to apologize
> for his behavior (not shutting out the dreams in spite of repeated
> instructions on Snape's part) and acknowledge that his own weaknesses
> contributed to Sirius's death?
>
Harry blames Snape for Sirius's death not because of the Occlumency lessons,
but because of that moment in Umbridge's office.  Harry tells Snape in an
obliquely obvious way that Sirius was in danger.  Snape does not appear to
acknowledge this or care, but just goes on about not wanting to hear Harry
babble and leaves the office.  Now, D has explained to Harry about why Snape
couldn't acknowledge Harry, and what Snape did after he left the office, but
Harry doesn't care.  It is easier to blame someone for Harry at this point,
and Snape makes a wonderful target since Harry can't stand him.

> I'm a fan of Snape, so my reading has been a bit biased in his favor.
> I'd appreciate it if anyone can point out the reason for Harry's
> bitterness because I might have overlooked it. Thanks.
>
Hope that helps, and I am a Snapefan as well.

Kelly Grosskreutz
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