Wondering.... about Snape & McGonagall

[frugalarugala]

No: HPFGUIDX 116139


Siriusly Snapey Susan wrote: 
> I'm wondering what people think about the relationship between 
> Professors McGonagall & Snape.  
> 
> Is there real respect there or is it grudging?  
> What about affection?  
> Is the Quidditch/House rivalry friendly or filled with animosity?  
> Does MM trust SS to be fair?
> Does she trust him the way DD does?
> Do they drink hot chocolate, eat biscuits & chat about students 
> together in the teacher's lounge?

Frugala:
I think MM and SS have one of the more interesting relationships in 
the school. We aren't given enough (in my oppinion) to go on but, in 
a way, they must have as much history as Snape and Dumbledore--MM was 
the one directly in charge of the Marauders, and judging from her 
handling of the trio and the Weasley twins, while she may not know 
everything that goes on, she's not oblivious either. And she's FAIR. 
I don't think she approved of their behavior toward Snape, though I 
doubt she reolized how far it went. What I wonder is, does she 
reolize *now*? I think Snape's oppinion of her shows in that, as 
bitter as he seems about his school days, he doesn't seem bitter 
toward her. 

As far as her towards him, I think a lot would hinge on how much DD 
has told her for his reason for trusting Snape, and the degree that 
she trusts DD judgement--she does question his decisions privately at 
times (the very first scene...)--and how much *Snape* has opened up 
to her. We just haven't been shown how great a role MM actually plays 
and how much she's privy too. For example, she's deputy headmistress 
but what position does she hold in the Order? 

Neither of these people are warm and cuddly. Attitude-wise, they 
actually have a lot in common--both are stern, formal, highly skilled 
in their feilds. As far as chatting over chocolate... maybe. As least 
as much as is normal with Hogwarts staff. But I'd be more inclined to 
imagine a bitch session about Dumbledore. 

Any discussion of the relationship between them really has to take 
Dumbledore into account. He's in a position of authority over both of 
them, and is manipulating situations which they both then have to 
deal with. Since DD still acts (biasly) like he's head of Gryffindor, 
and given her personality, I can't imagine DD's bias on *her* house's 
account doesn't grate on her. Yeah, I can picture them kicking back 
(as much as either of those two kick back) and venting about 
Dumbledore.

Siriusly Snapey Susan wrote: 
> P.S.  Any strategies for finding an extra two hours per day to read 
> HPfGU posts would be welcomed!

Time-turner! I've got one I found in kitchenwares but it doesn't 
work... damn those muggles and their electrical interference!