for whom are the books named?, Re: Possible message in Evil!Snape

[ladyljd]

No: HPFGUIDX 137122

> Pippin:
> Well, Harry didn't need seven years of schooling to learn that --
> in fact his opinion of Snape hasn't changed much since his first 
> day of school. What's the point of it all, if Harry hasn't learned
> to *think*?

Ladyljd responds:

Perhaps JKR's point is that Harry has learned to trust his own 
judgement.  Throughout the series, Harry has been forced to 
subjugate his natural distrust of Snape to the views of others.  He 
has forced himself to grin and bear it despite his instincts.  Now, 
he has decided -- after years of negative experiences -- to trust 
his own judgement of Snape.  And he's now leading others to be 
guided by his judgement.  I believe this is JKR's growth for Harry.  

And in this case it can be said that Harry has not rushed to this 
judgement.  

> Pippin:
> We learned in PoA that eyewitnesses to murder can get it all wrong.
> If Jo wants to have it that Snape is no more guilty of killing
> Dumbledore than Harry is, she's left herself plenty of room.

ladyljd responds:
Agreed.  However, Harry's judgement is not solely based on what he 
witnessed on the Astronomy Tower.  While I agree with your 
sentiments, I believe the argument can be made that Harry's actions 
were pure while Snapes were far from it.  

Of course, I prefer your view!

Thanks,
Ladyljd