Snape's wound/Dumbledore

[madlysarcastic]

No: HPFGUIDX 119707


Christelle wrote:

> I wonder if the "deep wound not healed" of Snape are not from Sirius 
> and James, but from Dumbledore himself.

Maddy write:

It's possible, I suppose. But I think it's more likely a mix between
the two. I think what originally made Snape bitter/wounded *was*
something to do James, but that Dumbledores's actions/reactions toward
Snape since he joined Dumbledore's side.

The way I see things, DD pulled some strings so that Snape didn't go
to Azkaban for being a Death Eater because of whatever it is that
Snape did. DD made Snape safe and gave him a job.

No doubt Snape is greatful for this, and thus won't let his resentment
for Dumbledore get the better of him. But I'm sure he does resent
Dumbledore.

In Snape's eyes as a student, I'm sure it seemed like James et all
were given exceptions to the rules sometimes. (The mystery of Lupin
being a werewolf, for example. And also making the former bully, James
Potter, Head Boy.) Then every year Snape applies for the job of
Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, but is consistantly refused.
And on top of it all, Harry comes along to Hogwarts and Dumbledore
let's him get away with more than the average student, which no doubt
reminds Snape of James and makes him hate Harry and resent Dumbledore
even more. But he can't let himself be openly hostile towards DD
because he is his boss, not to mention one of the few people who truly
trusts Snape.

I think it's a whole lot of bitterness and resentment festering that's
got Snape all wound up.


=)
Maddy