Pensieve memories again. Was: Harry's anger

[ms_luna_knows]

No: HPFGUIDX 122600


--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "esmith222002" <c.john at i...> wrote:
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> 
> > 
> > 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

Good point Brothergib!  I had wondered why DD would have Snape give Harry Occlumency 
lessons given that Harry didn't trust Snape and would therefore have trouble learning such 
an important skill from him.  I had taken DD's words as *gospel*.  But your explaination, 
*..Harry has to practice Occlumency when these feelings (anger) are present.  Harry has a 
severe dislike for Snape and this is therefore perfect preparation for a confrontation with 
LV* makes perfect sense!!  
Ms. Luna