[HPforGrownups] Re: Chapter 24: Occlumency

[Miss Melanie]

No: HPFGUIDX 108827

SSSusan:
I argued this point a day or so ago.  *Eventually* I think it would 
have been important for Harry to study under Snape for these precise 
reasons.  But I'll argue long & hard that with a BEGINNING student, 
who doesn't even understand the "why" behind the lessons, a slow & 
gentle start works best.  Give the kid a few basic skills, let him 
try things out in a calm setting, give him some confidence that he 
understands the process a little big.  THEN bring on the big gun. :-)
 
My reply:  Which begs a question I should have thought to ask..why on Earth didn't Lupin or Sirius really sit down and have this chat with Harry?  It is implied later in the book, that they realize that this is important but I think ultimately Harry would have listened to Sirius if he had come it from an angle of "You know you should learn this, Voldemort could use a connection to hurt someone you love.  A friend, family member anyone."  It wouldn't be neccessary for the person who explained that to Harry be the person who eventually taught Harry the skill.  I think it lost it's effectiveness when Snape did the little intro speel.  Just a thought.
 
~Melanie

		
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