Yet another defense of Snape's Occlumency lessons (long)

[dumbledore11214]

No: HPFGUIDX 120078


> Snow:
Don't you think it would be almost essential for Harry to learn the 
Occlumency lessons under adverse conditions? After all, Harry would 
have to learn to be in control of his emotions or overcome his 
hatred to use Occlumency properly against Voldemort. Voldemort isn't 
going to stand there saying, "are you ready Harry, I'm going to 
attack your mind".


Alla:

Hi, Snow! I apologise, but I am not very receptive to this argument. 
Dumbledore and Snape had a chance to see that Harry does NOT learn 
well in Snape's class under adverse conditions, IMO. What make them 
decide that he would learn this time, I am not sure.



Snow:

snip.
 
I do agree that Snape should tone down his snide remarks but you 
have to agree that it does catch Harry's attention (which is like 
talking to the child that is humming to itself when you are trying 
> desperately to get your point across). 


Alla:

Actually, I don't agree. Sorry! Snape snide remarks catch Harry's 
attention in the negative way. It does not force him to study, it 
only forces him to mistrust Snape even more and hate him even more.

Just my opinion, of course.