Snape's choice of memories for the pensieve

[juli17 at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 108640



SSSusan wrote:

> 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??
> 

Julie replies:

I kind of took it as his worst memory in the sense of his most
embarassing/humiliating memory, not necessarily his most
painful memory (that could be something from his childhood),
or his most shameful memory (probably a DE deed), or his
saddest memory. It also fits that this type of *worst* memory 
happened when he was a teenager. That's a time of fragile egos, 
and strong emotions. Memories laid down at that time--especially 
ones laden with emotions like humiliation--can be some of the 
most enduring. And reliving them brings that emotion flooding 
right back. 

I just wish we could have seen those other two memories 
Snape put in the pensieve!

Julie 











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