Snape's liability

[A Featheringstonehaugh]

No: HPFGUIDX 100577


I suppose everything in life can be somehow linked to everything else if the connection is stretched enough, but I  don't accept the argument that discontinuation of the lessons was responsible in any way for Sirius' death. It was Harry's inability or unwillingness to cooperate and his hostility toward Snape that held him back. Harry had been told of the importance of the lessons; he knew it was in his own interest to master the art and that this was not being done for amusement and yet...   Sure Snape ended the lessons - but even if he hadn't, there's no indication that Harry would have cooperated any more than he already had. Without practice, his progress would have stalled, leaving him with that dangerous "little bit of knowledge" we all know about. Innate ability may have been there, but mastery required effort on Harry's part, and effort was something he just couldn't put forth.. Snape couldn't make Harry learn, he could only teach - the rest was up to Harry, who couldn't or
 wouldn't accept what was offered.    

-AF




		
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