Quesiton for Snapeophiles and -phobes RE Dumbledore, Snape, and Harry

[Paula "Elanor Pam"]

No: HPFGUIDX 114537


> Dzeytoun:
> Now, given all this, how on Earth is Snape supposed to budge?  Some
> people see evidence of change during the Occlumency episode, but if
> its there its EXTREMELY subtle and not very encouraging.  How, then,
> is anything supposed to make any difference at all?  Snape seems
> simply too emotionally invested in his hatred of Harry to be capable
> of any kind of change either in his attitudes or his behaviors,
> barring being forced to modify his behavior unwillingly be some
> method or the other.


Really, in my opinion, it's impossible for Snape to change opinions in all
of two books, unfortunately. I wouldn't say the same if it were ten years,
since I do believe people change, things change and etc., but that's not the
issue - the seventh book is the last one and that's it. And Rowling did say
we should not pity Snape too much yet.

I do think, though, that if Harry doesn't give him the edge, Snape can't cut
him. Crybaby kids are bullied because they cry - if they don't cry, it's no
fun. If Harry doesn't budge, Snape'll fume all he want, but he can't give
Harry a detention for nodding calmly to everything he says as if he was
barely paying attention... and if he does, well, Harry can talk to Dumbley
just fine, now <3

Whoa, I've been answering to a lot of your posts... is it true that you work
with abused kids? (I'm sorry if it wasn't you, I've been reading through
more than 100 backlogged posts ^^;;) It must be sad, but every improvement
must be very rewarding.

Elanor Pam