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

[dzeytoun]

No: HPFGUIDX 114552


--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Shaun Hately" <drednort at a...> 
wrote:
> 
> There's a lot of people posting in this and related threads that I 
> can see who disagree quite strongly with Snape's behaviour - but 
> nonetheless, considers Harry's response is also not appropriate.
> 
> Do bear in mind that saying Harry has some responsibilities and 
> should behave in certain ways, doesn't mean excusing Snape.
> 
> 

But, I'm afraid in this context that is EXACTLY what it means.  Since 
Dumbledore will not live up to his responsibilities and protect 
Harry, Harry must protect himself.  Any opposition to that in effect 
excuses Snape.

Dzeytoun