Snape as a teacher (was Hagrid's name)

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 98109


> > Chris:
> >... it is stated over and over that
> > Slytherins are discriminated against by teachers,
> > students and the general public simply for being
> > Slytherin. 
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Siriusly Snapey Susan:
>snip> 
 Negative  stereotyping certainly goes on; is that what you're 
thinking of when you say discrimination?


Potioncat:
I think there may be two similar threads running now.  But this one 
made me think.  There is (at least at Hogwarts in Harry's day) a 
negative stereotype of Slytherins.  Imagine, arriving at Hogwarts as 
an 11 year old put into Slytherin after being told "bad wizards" come 
out of Slytherin.  Add to that you are something of an odd ball and 
the very thing you're good at--hexes-- gets you a bad reputation. 
Most of the other students look down on you because of your house, 
your looks and your abilities. No wonder you become a Death Eater!!!!

Potioncat (who thinks the twins' nicknames are Slink and Slyther)