Snape's Pensieve, James' scar?

Thu Oct 23 23:54:26 UTC 2003

No: HPFGUIDX 83455

No one has mentioned this part of the fracas between Severus and James
in the pensieve scene, "Snape's Worst Memory", page 570 UK edition.

(Snape directed his wand straight at James; there was a flash of light
and a gash appeared on the side of James' face)

How accurate is the description of the location of the gash?
Is the result of this wound likely to be a scar of a certain shape?
How many times are we told how alike James and Harry are?
Does anybody think this is relevant?

Phil.