Snape's Patronus

[justcarol67]

No: HPFGUIDX 90871

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Cindy Jenkins" <CindyJ2 at c...>
wrote:
> Paula:
> >I don't think it makes sense to think Snape has no happy memories. 
> >*Everyone* has at least one happy memory. 
> 
> I don't think you need a happy-happy-happy memory to perform the
charm.  Harry imagined Umbridge getting sacked to produce a patronus,
remember?  That's not a genuine happy memory, but rather a righteous
ha-ha wishful thinking kind of thought.  Following that logic, all
Snape would have to do is imagine expelling Harry to produce a patronus.
> 
> Cindy

Carol:
That's an interesting idea. apparently the thought doesn't have to be
a memory: It can be a fantasy.(!?) If so, Snape could imagine
receiving the Order of Merlin (First Class) or getting the DADA post
or whatever would make him happiest. I guess Lupin was oversimplifying
the process when he said it had to be a memory.

Carol, who also wonders how Lupin can just wave away his boggart with
his wand without making it appear ridiculous