In Defense of Snape (long)

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No: HPFGUIDX 122351


Alla:
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I expect Snape to teach Harry Occlumency, the task in which he 
failed magnificently, IMO only.<
 
Betsy:
Was this what SSSusan was talking about?  Because Neville was not 
involved in the Occlumency lessons.  So I'm confused about that.

As far as the Occlumency lessons for Harry - yes those did fail, 
but, as I've said before, and as I *know* you'll disagree <g> Harry 
held some of the blame.


Alla:

I am not Susan, but I think she was speaking of both (Susan, correct 
me if I am wrong, please).

And unsurprisingly, I agree with her. So far, I don't see any proof 
of Neville learning anything in Potions ans Harry too, frankly. Talk 
to me after they get their OWLS. What we do see is Neville being 
insanely terrified of Snape, which besides other things I speculate 
slowed his development as a wizard immensely.

Don't you find it ironic, that Neville progressed in Harry's DADA 
club more during a few months than in Snape class during five years.

Seems that Harry is far more gifted teacher at 15 that Snape is in 
mid thirties. :o)


JMO,

Alla