Draco and Slytherin House

[pippin_999]

No: HPFGUIDX 121367


> Alla:
> 
> Sorry, Pippin, I am not clear on what are you saying. Are you 
saying  that it will be better if Snape left Harry alone and 
concentrated on  Draco, since he needs his attention more and 
would benefit from his  guidance AND Draco is willing to receive 
guidance from Snape?
> 
> Because if you are saying all that, I am wholeheartedly agree. I 
> also think that Snape SHOULD leave Harry alone (could he do 
the same  to Neville, please)? :o)<

Pippin:
Yes and no. It would be much better for Draco, and it would also 
be better for Harry and Neville in the sense that their  lives would 
be a little easier, and their potion-making skills might improve 
more quickly.  If that's your priority, then yes.

OTOH, Harry and Neville are the prophecy children. It doesn't 
matter if  the prophecy is a load of hooey. Unfortunately 
Voldemort believes it, and his opinion is the one that matters. If 
they can't weather adult malice without succumbing to temper or 
fear,  their chances of survival are not good. Voldemort is not 
going to wait until they have the proper mindset to resist his 
atttacks.  Snape is their training ground. If you want Harry and 
Neville to live, then I'm afraid they're  going to have to suffer.

I think, though, that the balance is shifting and Snape is about to 
suffer more from Harry's animus than vice versa.

Pippin