Why has DD never suggested Snape thank Harry? (Was: Why has DD never suggested H

[Geoff Bannister]

No: HPFGUIDX 117498


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<mommystery at h...> wrote:

Ces:
> I have to disagree here.  It was proven in the first book that 
Snape 
> is looking after Harry.  But does Harry, when everything is over 
and 
> knowing that Snape was not the total evil "git" he had been made 
out 
> to be, thank him for looking out for him?  No, he conveniently 
> glosses over that and continues his hatred of Snape (which I will 
> fully admit is justified in the treatment he receives from Snape).  
> It wouldn't have cost him much to go up to the man and thank him.  
> But he doesn't.  

<snip.

> I do think Dumbledore should have prodded Harry to thank Snape, but 
I 
> think he was hoping Harry would do it on his own.  But the Harry I 
> have seen throughout these books is somewhat selfish and does think 
> himself above the rules.  He justifies his ends forgetting the fact 
> that most times he started the whole ball rolling downhill in the 
> first place.


Geoff:
Come on folks, let's get real.

When Harry is told that Snape saved him, he is approaching 12 years 
old. Snape is a formidable character who is feared by the pupils. 
What does Harry expect will happen if he gets anywhere near Snape? 

Sneering? House points taken off? Will Snape even give him a chance 
to say anything? His experiences with Snape are negative, patronising 
and demeaning. There is no motivation to get within a mile of the man.

I cna remember having a teacher when I was in the First Year whom we 
all feared. He was sarcastic and sadistic and no way would I have 
approached him voluntarily...

Geoff
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