Worst Memory for Whom?

[Katrina]

No: HPFGUIDX 127482


Chrusotoxos <heos at virgilio.it> wrote:
> <snip> I mean, the memory of Snape's 5th year was his own 
> worst memory or the worst Harry could see (because it would 
> undermine his love for his father James)?
>
> Is Snape so devious? Did he really leave that memory behind 
> for Harry to see?


Hi everyone, this is my first post, I'm 19 and a history student 
from London, UK.

Chrusotoxos, are you sure this is from the editorial? I looked 
and couldn't see it mentioned, however it is mentioned in the 
forums under Occlumency and Legilimency.

Anyway, I think that the memory is one that Snape didn't want 
Harry or anyone else to see, due to his reaction afterwards:

 "It was scary: Snape's lips were shaking, his face was white, 
his teeth were bared" (OoP pp 572, English Hardback). I can't 
see why Snape would react so strongly if he had 'left the memory 
behind' for Harry to see. I'm not sure if you can leave memories, 
etc... behind for people to see because for them to see them they 
have to be a Legilimens and you be in a weakened state. Do you see 
what I mean?

Regarding it being the worst vision Harry could have seen, I would 
have thought that as Snape was a Death Eater there were much worse 
things he could have shown that he must have known about if not 
played an active role in. For example the torture of Neville's 
parents/the death of Harry's parents.

"Katrina"