CHAPTER DISCUSSION: Chapter 12, "Professor Umbridge"

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Jen asked: 
> 5) Snape singles out Harry once again in Potions, making much of 
> Harry's mistake. It crossed my mind that Snape, while bullying 
> Harry, might also be trying to make certain Harry knows how to make 
> this particular potion. Any thoughts? 

Siriusly Snapey Susan:
Absolutely!  Same as in SS/PS when Snape throws those first three 
questions at Harry in their very first class. I think he is trying to 
make the incidents *memorable* so that Harry will never forget the 
humiliation...and hence, hopefully, never forget the CONTENT of the 
lessons as well.

Jen asked:
> 7) Why does McGonagall warn Harry that misbehavior is Umbridge's 
> class will cost more than a few detentions? What does she think he 
> will lose?
> 
Siriusly Snapey Susan:
I think she could mean any number of things.  That Harry came close 
to being in big trouble before the school year even began.  Has he 
forgotten so quickly?  Fudge would love an excuse to bring him back 
to the MoM for another trial and/or to kick him out of Hogwarts.  She 
might be thinking ahead to the possibility that Dumbledore is likely 
to get involved in defending Harry, which could have consequences for 
his ability to stay at Hogwarts.  She might also be thinking about 
the need for keeping knowledge of the Order under wraps.

Other things?

Siriusly Snapey Susan