Snape's Hatred for Harry

[Danielle Arnt]

No: HPFGUIDX 100021

> SOF:
> <snip>
> After his actions with regards to Occlumency, Snape clearly can't be
> trusted to put his grudge aside for the greater good. Apparently, he
> really only saved Harry from Quirrel so he could hate James' memory 
> in earnest.


It's even more interesting that Snape continues to hate Harry, even after he
begins Occlumency lessons with him.  Clearly seeing that Harry's life before
Hogwarts was anything but idyllic.  And we are given insight into parallels
between Harry and Snape when Harry catches glimpses of Snape's childhood:
"...a hook-nosed man was shouting at a cowering woman, while a small
dark-haired boy cried in corner...A greasy-haired teenager sat alone in a
dar bedroom, pointing his wand at the ceiling, shooting down flies...A girl
was laughing as a scrawny boy tried to mount a bucking broomstick--" OOP

Apparently, rather than make Snape see something of himself in Harry, his
knowledge of Harry's upbringing does little to deflect his hatred of Harry.
Likewise, Harry's vision of Snape's memories does not soften his view of
Snape, but serves to only intensify the hatred on both sides.

It's interesting, because here was a perfect moment for Rowling to make
Snape appear more human to both Harry and the reader.  A tiny bit of
sympathy from Snape for Harry and vice versa.  Perhaps, a flash of insight
for the reader into why Dumbledore trusts Snape so completely.  Yet, our
esteemed author does not do this.  Wonder why?  Curious, very curious!!

"Danielle Arnt"