Fiction!Snape (was (re: Parenting Harry (was: Re: I don't like him much))

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 120268


 
> snipping here, snipping there...
> Eloise wrote: 
I have said that Snape performs a particular function in the text, 
one which I described as being the unpalatable side of parenting,  
being the Enforcer, if you like. (Just as a side note, although I  
defined this as a parenting role, it doesn't then necessitate that 
the role will be performed well.)
> > 
> > Take Snape out of the text, as some would clearly like to do, 
and tell me who there is as a constant throughout the series, 
performing that function? 

Potioncat:
Actually, it's a shame he doesn't take the same role for the 
Slytherin students.