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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