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[littleleahstill]

No: HPFGUIDX 98017

Gregory wrote:
 
>This whole discussion of Hagrid's name has been very interestig, and
>I don't really have much to add except a question.

>What views do you take when you combine the use of Hagrid's last name
>with Dumbledore's incessant insertion of "professor" when Harry does
>the same with Snape?

Leah:

Apart from the obvious need for school discipline, I see the 
insistence on 'Professor Snape' by Dumbledore as a reflection of his 
awareness of what Snape has done and continues to do for the Order.  
Sirius told us, in relation to his brother, what happens to those who 
want out of the Death Eaters- you don't hand in your resignation to 
Voldemort.  Sirius has 'resigned' but is not lying low; he is risking 
discovery every time he undertakes a task for Dumbldore.  Dumbledore 
feels Snape deserves respect, and without telling Harry exactly why, 
is trying to instil some of that respect in the boy.  I do feel 
though that Dumbledore's respect for Snape as a member of the Order 
blinds him to the latter's very questionable teaching methods.

Leah