Who does Snape really hate?

[Marianne S.]

No: HPFGUIDX 144101

norjihan wrote: <snip>

In the first five books, it looks like Snape likes Draco very
much, or is it really? Because in the HBP their relationship
seems to deviate, Draco no longer try to get Snape's attention
because he doubt Snape's true identity and loyalty. And Snape
no longer treats Draco the way he used to, is it because Lucius
is now in Azkaban, so he need not to pretend anymore.


Marianne S: 

I don't see that reason supported in the texts. I've lent my book
out, but doesn't Draco say to Snape when Severus offers his 
assistance something to the effect of, "You just want to take all
the credit, be the favorite, steal my glory!" ? I think that Draco 
actually does believe Snape is loyal to Voldemort (which is 
perhaps why Snape *had* to favor Draco all those years, whether 
or not he actually liked the kid). Snape is not treating Draco the 
way he used to, yes, but this is because of Draco's actions 
regarding the task and Snape's Unbreakable Vow, I believe, not 
because Lucius is in Azkaban.