What if Snape does not have to maintain any cover?

[dumbledore11214]

No: HPFGUIDX 101659

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "pippin_999" <foxmoth at q...> 
wrote:

> > Justifiable? No. I've never thought it was justifiable. I don't 
think 
> I've ever argued that it was fair or appropriate, though I've tried
> to show why Snape might think it was.


Alla:

Pippin, the question was directed to everybody and I've seen many 
many posts arguing that Snape methods ARE justifiable under any 
circumstances. That is why I phrased the question this way. :o)


 snip.
> 
> People aren't Chinese menus--you can't order a Snape special 
> with  extra cunning, resourcefulness and bloody-mindedness, 
> hold the resentment and sarcasm, please. :)


LOL!

 
> Let me ask a question in return: if you were convinced that 
> Snape had made an honest effort to put his grudge against 
> James aside and done all that he knew to teach Harry 
> Occlumency, would you forgive him for stopping the lessons? 



Alla: If I knew that he tried his hardest to remember that Harry is 
not James and could not do it?

Yes, I probably would, but I don't believe that this is the case.

I believe that even if he somewhat concerned  about Harry's safety, 
he enjoys tormenting Harry and Neville. I believe that he is having 
fun with it and to me it is unforgivable. (The enjoyment part)



Alla