Snape & Harry

[imamommy at sbcglobal.net]

No: HPFGUIDX 101298

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "dumbledore11214"
dumbledore11214 at y...> wrote: > --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com,
"Kathryn Cawte" <kcawte at n...> wrote:
 
 snip.
 
Alla previously:

I disagree. respect should be earned. Yes, even by someone, who 
is in position of authority. If he blatantly abuses such position, he
should not be respected, IMO.

K:

I said Harry should treat him respectfully not that he should 
 respect him.  There is a difference - next time a policeman pulls you
over for something you didn't do see how far being rude and
disrespectful will get you with him.

<SNIP> 

Are you saying that Harry should pretend that he respects Snape out 
of fear of being punished?

Alla

imamommy here:

I think HArry should show Snape respect simply because he will become
a better person for doing so.  Harry can't control Snape, but he can
control his own behavior, and he needs to learn to do so.  I think
Snape's quote about learning to controlling his emotions (although
somewhat hypocritical, IMHO) is a key for Harry to grow up.  Instead
of the scenario with a policeman, let's think what would happen if the
next time another driver cut me off I rammed the back of his car with
my minivan. Not good for me, my car, or my insurance rate. Harry needs
to show Snape respect simply to avoid endangering himself any further.  

But I doubt he'll do it. 
;)

imamommy