Parenting Harry (was: Re: I don't like him much)

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> imamommy:


snip.

 I think Lupin 
identifies with Harry, and knows that there will be good uses for 
the  map in the future.
Also, Lupin helped make the map.  So he may not feel there is 
anything wrong in using it.  He doesn't feel the need to control 
Harry's every move, and nor do I.  I don't think that adds up to bad 
influence, just to trusting Harry to make up his own mind.


Alla:

Indeed and as we see in GoF Harry really put the map to good use.



Imamommy
> 
> But I don't see it as "demented mother hen," because I don't think 
> Snape's motivation is to teach or protect Harry.  I think it is to 
> punish him and keep him downtrodden.  

Alla:

Absolutely agree. Actually, it IS Snape's duty as a teacher to 
protect all of his students, so if he does not let one of his 
students to be killed - it is his obligation, sort of,IMO.
 





Imamommy

snip.

(Big sigh!) I don't hate Snape.  I have compassion for him and what 
he may have suffered.  But I am of the opinion that he is carrying a 
personal vendetta against Harry too far.  He sometimes makes a good 
point, but I don't think his motivation is to help Harry in any way.
 
Unless it's all an act.



Alla:

What I said many times. I love Snape's character as a whole, but 
when I look at him within the story I partially love and partially 
hate him. 

I have pity for him, I want him to be redeemed, I admire his anti-
Voldemort's efforts, but I don't SYMPATHISE with him one bit for 
having irrational feelings of jealousy and hate towards a child.

And of course it is only my opinion that he has those feelings 
towards Harry.