I the HBP (was Re: Snape's hidden plan?/Alan Rickman 's quote repost

[colebiancardi]

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> Alla:
> 
> Thanks for  the quote. I suppose we differ in its interpretation :-)
> 
> You could be right, but then it begs the question WHY does Harry 
> needs to know who was the owner  of that book? Do you think it would 
> help him somehow?
> 
> I just don't see the prominence of Snape saying that in THAT way. 
> Couldn't he just say that was MY book? I invented those spells? Why 
> add "Half-blood prince" to the mix, unless he is still proud of that 
> nickname, which  to me brings only negative feelings especially 
> because as some posters pointed out  the only person who came up with 
> imaginary name in the books so far was Voldie himself.
> 
But perhaps Snape wants to make sure that Harry knows that HE knows
about it - the Half-Blood prince reference was to ensure that Snape
KNEW that Harry would understand, without a doubt, that Snape was the
owner & creator of those spells.  Whereas if he just said, "it was my
book, you dunderhead"....would Harry really believe him?  Harry viewed
"Prince" as his "friend" - to have Snape tell him he knows about the
nickname, well, that kind of drives it home for Harry - It's
teen-Snape who has been mentoring him all year long in potions...it's
teen-Snape who had given Harry his first success in performing a
non-verbal spell.  
that has to burn Harry's behind...

colebiancardi(4th post of the day - ouch)