Pensieve memories again. Was: Harry's anger

[esmith222002]

No: HPFGUIDX 122593



> 
> Renee:
> Officially, the reason we're given for the fact that it's Snape who 
> teaches Harry Occlumency and not DD, is that DD was afraid 
Voldemort 
> would spy on him through Harry. So it appears Snape became Harry's 
> teacher for lack of a better alternative. It could be that DD, 
> trying to make the best of the situation, deluded himself into 
> thinking the enmity would be a bonus, but I doubt it was part of 
the 
> plan (I'm not an adherent to the Puppetmaster!DD theory).

I don't think it's particularly the case of Puppetmaster!DD. The 
books are clearly heading towards a Harry/LV final confrontation at 
which point Harry will need to be able to defend himself from all of 
LV's powers. Occlumency, as Snape tells Harry, requires the subject 
to hide their emotions. DD knows Harry has a lot of anger, and knows 
that Harry has to practice Occlumency when these feelings are 
present. Harry has a severe dislike for Snape and this is therefore 
perfect preparation for a confrontation with LV. At this point in the 
story, DD has not revealed the Prophecy to Harry, so he can hardly 
tell him that Snape is his tutor to prepare him for LV!!

Brothergib