[HPforGrownups] Snape--Abusive?

[Magda Grantwich]

No: HPFGUIDX 115010


--- Alex Boyd <alex51324 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> So, my conclusion is that I can't definively call Snape's behavior
> abuse based on the information that we *do actually have*.  I don't
> consider his behavior very professional.  If my kids were in his
> class, I would keep a close eye to make sure that he wasn't being
> harsher with them than they could handle.  But I wouldn't say
> outright that he's abusive.  


I agree with Alex: Snape is mean-spirited, petty, snide, sarcastic,
and a git, but he's not abusive.  

Harry doesn't like potions and certainly strongly dislikes - even
hates (as much as a teenager understands that word) - Snape, but as
Alex says, he's not crying into his pillow at night or feeling ill at
the thought of potions class.

And he's not constantly aware of Snape's presence either - often
getting caught not paying attention in class or talking to Ron and
Hermione.

So I think abusive is definitely an over-the-top description of
Snape's behaviour.

Magda




		
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