Snape's lack of remorse

[curlyhornedsnorkack]

No: HPFGUIDX 124335



Re: Snape's lack of remorse


I'm responding to a bunch of posts. I have listed the message numbers
 before each of my responses.


124285, Jocelyn Grunow <aandj at l...>

Good points. I agree that Snape's actions could be the result of
anger, and I really like your reasons for Snape's lack of empathy.
However, you haven't convinced me that remorse is hiding being Snape's
cold exterior. His reasons for changing sides might have nothing to do
with remorse.


124286, dumbledore11214 <dumbledore11214 at y...> ,
124290, <leslie41 at y...>

It's true Snape might be hiding his remorse from Harry. If so, he does
it very well! Perhaps it will show up in the future. But there is no
proof yet that he has any.


124288, Juli <jlnbtr at y...>

Snape didn't have to be encouraged to show the dark mark. Dumbledore
didn't do something like " step aside and stare at Snape
meaningfully."

I agree that Snape seems as willing to talk to Karkarov as use someone
else's snotty handkerchief.  But Snape seems to have a good memory for
misery, especially when he has been on the receiving end. I can't
picture that  Snape, who is so wrapped up in what others did to him,
would have brain power left to forget what he as done to others.

I'm still looking for evidence of remorse.


124291, vmonte <vmonte at y...>

Hee,Hee, what a great picture. Snape's penance is putting up with
brats.

Thanks everyone! I'll keep looking - but I don't think I'll find
remorse now or in future books.

-Snorky