CHAPT DISC: Chapter 28, Snape's worst memory (exploding jar)

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Carol wrote: 
>> Does anyone besides me think that the jar of cockroaches exploded 
as a result of Snape's fury, not because he threw it? <snip> If 
so, the anger wasn't an act (but did not remain at white heat, 
either).<<

Sigune delurks to agree:
> Yes, I sort of instinctively read it that way. Maybe it is because 
I am not a native speaker of English, but the verb 'explode' does not 
suggest to me that the jar was thrown; besides there is no other 
indication that Snape picks something up and launches it across the 
room. <


fuzzlebub85 here, sorry for not snipping anything...

I agree with Sigune and with Carol completely (and I, for one, am glad to see that the Queen of Severity has delurked herself. Welcome back, Sigune!) Yes, I believe the jar exploded because of Snape's anger too. Anyone else agree with us three?

Kaylee Tonks-Lupin

"Enjoying yourself, Potter?"- Professor Severus Snape