Harry learning from Snape (was: stopper death)

[dzeytoun]

No: HPFGUIDX 114542


--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "cubfanbudwoman" 
<susiequsie23 at s...> wrote:
> SSSusan:
> I think in many situations, Dzeytoun, what you're proposing might 
be 
> worth pursuing.  Given the vehemence with which you've been putting 
> it forth, clearly in your opinion it is the only position worth 
> pursuing.  

That is certainly true.

> 
> The future of the WW is truly hanging in the balance.  Harry's own 
> life is in the utmost jeopardy.  And yet he should "under no 
> circumstances respond to Snape with respect unless the respect has 
> been earned"?  

ABSOLUTELY.
> 
> I actually agree with you that one way Harry could move on is to 
> listen & learn while still not being meek about Snape's treatment 
of 
> him.  But if it's not working well, why would it be so awful to 
just 
> swallow some of it and NOT be defiant?

Yes, it would.

  **SO** much is at 
> stake...and *we* know there are only 2 years in which Harry can 
> prepare...so what is so morally wrong about setting aside the issue 
> of being RIGHT, if necessary, in favor of doing what MUST be done 
to 
> save his own life and potentially the entire WW?  
> 
> I know you've heard of turning the other cheek.  Please recognize 
> that some of us believe that is a *noble* tenet, especially when so 
> much besides one's "rightness" is at stake.
> 
> Siriusly Snapey Susan

Turning the other cheek only invites more bruising, I'm afraid.  I've 
never been in or personally known of a situation where it worked out 
in the long run.

But you are right, we are now down to issues of basic worldview - to 
quote a friend of mine "throw all seven books out the window" 
issues.  Here I stand and all that kind of stuff.

Dzeytoun