Snape's choice of memories for the pensieve (was: Death and Snape)

[sad1199]

No: HPFGUIDX 108623

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "cubfanbudwoman" <> 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?
> > > 
> > > Maybe there *is* more to it than meets the eye...but what?? 
>  
> MJ replied: 
> > My take on that wasn't that it was Snape's WORST memory, just a 
> > memory he didn't want Harry to see, in case he got through 
Snape's 
> > defenses -- which he (Snape) had good reason to fear, since 
Harry 
> > did get through briefly enough to see little boy Snape cowering 
in 
> > a room while his dad raged on. 
> 
> 
> SSSusan:
> I think this still begs a question, though:  If that wasn't 
Snape's 
> WORST memory--just one he didn't particularly care for Harry to 
see--
> then why title the chapter "Snape's Worst Memory"?  What makes 
> it "worst"?  
> 
> I've heard people argue that the *real* worst one was one of the 
> others Snape deposited in the pensieve and that Harry didn't get 
> to.  But, still, why would JKR name the chapter that if we've not 
> going to get to see The One??
> 
> Siriusly Snapey Susan

sad1199 replies:

 If we think back to being 15, EVERYTHING embarassed us. I remember 
once walking down the hallway at school with a somewhat popular girl 
and, Heaven forbid!, a little toot slipped out. I am telling you I 
was mortified! I KNEW she would tell all her friends and they would 
laugh at me continuously. Actually, I don't think she told anyone 
because no one ever sniggered or laughed at me in the next few days. 
But! I remember that day vividly and it was over 20 years ago! 
Unlike Snape, I had a relatively normal childhood and don't dwell on 
my most humiliating moments or let them control my life now but, I 
still remember... I think in light of what happens later with James 
saving Snape's life and whatever feelings Snape had (real or 
imagined) for Lily that that could very well be a worst memory.

Have a Happy Love Filled Day   sad1199