What if other teachers behaved like Snape?
dzeytoun
dzeytoun at fanfiction.net
Tue Jun 15 02:51:45 UTC 2004
No: HPFGUIDX 101305
> Potioncat:
> I have a question about your question. I've seen it before, and
I'm
> wondering, can Snape choose which memories to go after? He says
> it's not like reading a book. Does canon give us any ideas on
> this? Because I never thought he targeted certain memories.
>
I think this is a good point. We don't have much evidence that Snape
is targeting specific memories.
Having said that, however, there is still an obvious failure in the
method (and I understanding you are not necessarily defending Snape's
methods). Harry should have been offered the courtesy of a pensieve
to protect his most painful/embarassing memories in a way similar to
Severus' sequestration of HIS painful memories. Once Harry had
become more proficient at blocking Snape's attacks, this would not
have been necessary. However, it would, almost certainly, have
greatly facilitated Harry's comfort and his ability to learn.
Dzeytoun
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