Apologies and responsibility

[amiabledorsai]

No: HPFGUIDX 139206

Lady Indigo:
> 4. Harry also never told Snape that to a degree Snape was right
> about his father (but that Harry is NOT his father and should not
> be treated the same way).
> 
> Considering Snape's the kind of man who will remember every last
> detail of an enemy's failings, and harp on them for years to come,
> I don't doubt that he's taken all four of these things into account 
> and seen Harry's choice of response - silence, defiance, and lots of 
> anger - as more evidence of arrogance and a sense of entitlement. 

Amiable Dorsai:
Let me say that I agree with what I think is one of your main points:
 that it would be a good thing for Harry if he could learn to be a
bigger man, regardless of Snape's reaction.  You also seem to think
that Snape would respond favorably to an apologetic overture--I
reserve judgement on that, but I'll grant you the possibilty.

Remembering that Harry was raised by two bullies and grew up with a
third--and Dudley, at least, seems to delight in attacking Harry's
weak points--do you see anything in Harry's life experience that would
lead *Harry* to believe that apologizing to a bully would improve
anything? 

Amiable Dorsai