[HPforGrownups] Son of Insecure!Snape

[annegirl11 at juno.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 111948

Nora said:
> But my general experience is that those who *insist* on the titles 
> and honors, with a continual reference to them, are those who really 
> aren't quite comfortable or assured in their position.
>  There's a  point when it's an insistence upon common courtesy, but
there's also 
> a point where it's an attempt to solidify one's power and control 
> over the students.

Aura:
Yes. This is what I was saying. Not that there's anything inherently
insecure about asking students to speak to you respectfully, but --
c'mon. This is Snape. We've seen him act pretty immaturely time and
again, and insecurity is definately part of the Snape-Emotional-Issues
package. The map was disobeying him, make Snape aware of his internal
insecurities (which MWPP had kind of intended to do - "program" the map
to torment Snape, and the best way to do that it is undercut him),
embarrasing him in front of Lupin, so Snape responded by invoking all his
titles and trappings of importance.

Nora again:
> No, I think dear Severus is somewhat insecure in addition to being 
> arrogant, as the two are definitely not mutually exclusive. 

Completely agree. You can know that you're intelligent and talented, but
still not feel confident with how other people see you. 

For example, take how Snape treats Neville: Snape's worst memories
involve him being weakened and lacking control over himself and/or his
surroundings (James hanging him upsidedown, Snape's abusive father). It's
a common phenomenon for people to hate most about other people what they
hate in themselves, and, imo, Snape hates Neville for being weak. 

Aura

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