Positive image of James. Was: Re: Snape and Lupin's Character Arcs

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> Pippin:

snip.

But Snape is  not allowed to tell Harry that Sirius was his father's 
friend. Snape instead tries to tell Harry that he is being arrogant 
like James, who also disregarded rules whenever he felt like it. 
You have to wonder if Snape, looking straight into Harry's eyes,  
isn't hoping Harry will pick up some of what he isn't being  
allowed to say, just the way Harry was hoping Snape would 
understand him in Umbridge's office. That's not too far-fetched if  
Snape knows that Harry gets some of his abilities from 
Voldemort.


Alla:

Pippin, thank you so much. :) I especially want to thank you for 
being patient and always willing to clarify your arguments for 
me. :o)

I follow you now, I think (Correct me if I don't) You basically 
argue Protector!Snape right, who hides good intentions under 
sadistic words,

Ummm, it all comes down to what is going on in Snape's head, I 
suppose. You could be right or I could be right. We'll never know 
till series end.

But you see, even if Snape has good intentions it does not excuse 
him, I consider verbal sadism to be pretty big sin.