Snape's Worst Memory (and the purpose thereof)

[jeffl1965]

No: HPFGUIDX 81643

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "boyd_smythe" 
<boyd.t.smythe at f...> wrote:
> >   Jeff:
> > 
> >     Indeed! I won't guess what, but I'm sure it'll be something 
very 
> > bad. :) Who knows, maybe Snape gets disabled, and Harry has to 
bathe 
> > him!! EEK!!!! I think I'd rather die. :)
> > 
> >    Jeff
> 
> 
> I do think Harry and Snape will be forced to reconcile by a 
> catastrophe: Dumledore's death (or dissappearance, if you prefer). 
End 
> of Book 6, DD is betrayed by his confidence in someone and 
vanquished, 
> leaving Harry vulnerable. Snape whisks him away somewhere, where 
Harry 
> finally realizes that Snape really is a good guy. Then Snape tells 
> Harry more of the backstory with his parents, the prophecy, et al.
> 
> What do you think?
> 

  Jeff:

   I agree. JKR already stated that as long as DD is alive, Harry is 
safe at Hogwarts, (and I presume with the Dursleys as well), so his 
death will cause much chaos, in more ways than one.
   I *try* to imagine Snape and Harry making amends, but I really 
can't see how. Harry didn't dislike Snape until he was mistreated by 
him. Snape only tolerates Harry due to his loyalty to DD. As I 
stated, Snape sees his mortal enemy James Potter everytime he looks 
at Harry. To be reminded of some 20 years of ill feelings is 
something difficult to overcome. Is it possible? Sure. With lots of 
therapy, but I can't imagine Snape talking to a therapist. :) God 
knows he needs one!! I mean, what is it with this lack of 
cleanliness? :P I admit that I'd love to read more of a backstory 
about the old days. If JKR doesn't do so in the next 2 books, then 
maybe she plans to do a second set of stores about those days?


> -Remnant
> Forced to imagine the bathing of Snape: "Um, Harry, I've dropped 
the 
> soap--can you help me find it?" :{ Darn you, Jeff!


   Sorry!! It squicked me too, which is why I mentioned it!! :) 


  Jeff