[HPforGrownups] Re: Snape's choice of memories for the pensieve (was: Death and Snape)

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No: HPFGUIDX 108596

Meidbh:
<<Agreed.
I always felt this was a little disappointing as a worst memory. I 
assumed JKR was writing to the kids on this one, that she had a 
momentary lapse of imagination. Could Snape's life post Grey 
Underwear Incident really have been so dull?>>

Lisa:
That was the sole part in all the books that made me cry. Some people
are unable to move beyond their childhood, and I think it's clear that
Snape is one of these people. On one hand, he's apparently risking
life and limb as a spy for the Order, but on the other, he's obsessed
with the teenage boys who made his life hell. I think this 'worst
memory' did wonders to humanize the character.

Besides, we don't know what came next, as Snape caught Harry. If James
did indeed make good on his final statement, I think it's safe to say
that this was easily one of the mortifying things I could ever
imagine. Teenaged Snape + exposed dangly bits in front of, well,
everyone = PERMANENT DAMAGE.

Lisa