Reputations (was Re: bullies? twins, padfoot and prongs)

[Patrick Jarrett]

No: HPFGUIDX 119055


> Valky:
> I would just like to go on record here saying that I, also, do not 
> think that the bullying is justified by the principles that may or 
> may not be underlying in part (or all) of the cause.
> I initially took up the gauntlet on James behalf because I found 
> it difficult to accept that the Hero!James that saved Severus in 
> the later year had an icy cold heart in fifth year, in spite of his 
> reprehensible behaviour. 
 

Being a rather large child I learned early on that bullying came in
many forms and since I was already taller than most kids, I had to be
extra careful.

I got in one fight in school, the kid pushed me too far, I hit him and
he hit the floor. Something I'll never forget. But this kid was a
total punk, a brat at the age of fifteen. I regret hitting him and
missing the week of school, but there was an obvious effect on him as
he found out that his antics could have repercussions. As did I.

Snape came into school knowing spells some 7th years didn't know (or
is it knowing some spells 7th years didn't know...) and so he would
equate to not only the muggle geek who got picked on, but a dangerous
geek who, perhaps in James' mind needed to be brought down a notch.

Until we get more background no one can say really, but it is
something to think about. Regardless there was undoubtedly a better
way to go about it. But also keep in mind, no matter how mature they
are, they're still kids.

-- Patrick