James and Snape. Was. Re: Snape and Harry again.

[feklar]

No: HPFGUIDX 114325

Sorry for the belated response, I have been off-line for a week or so.

> Valky:
> Also it is intersting to me that while both have the same literal
> meanings they are entirely opposite in figurative terms, snuffles is
> endearment and snivelling is berating. Since Sirius bestowed both
> names, it appears, there seems to be some insight there into Sirius'
> veiws on snottiness. They don't seem to be so one-eyed after all.

feklar:

Alternatively, that Sirius bestowed the names could be conclusive evidence
that they are purely based on his subjective opinion--he gave himself the
more pleasant name and the guy he hated the disapproving nickname.

Feklar