In Defense of Snape (long)

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No: HPFGUIDX 122702


TrekkieGrrrl:
I was furious with Harry during all those Occlumency lessons. I 
don't CARE if he "understood" the reason for them. The mere fact 
that Dumbledore - of all people - told him they were important ought 
to be enough. Harry was behaving very much like a spoiled child in 
those classes, no doubt enhancing Snape's view of him AS a spoiled 
brat. 

Alla: 

Well, I DO care whether Harry knew the reasons for the lessons. I 
think it would made tremendous difference for his mindset.
I doubt anything would change Snape's view of Harry at that point, 
but that's just me and if you think that complaining of the fact 
that lessons made him weaker is spoiled brat's behaviour, then 
honestly I am glad that Harry did complain, because then we realise 
that Snape was indeed purposefully opened Harry's mind to Voldemort, 
we'll at least remember that we did have hints and our suspicions 
were not for no reason. :o)
 
Trekkiegrrl:
I wonder why people in general aren't blaming Dumbledore more than 
they are. To me, he's totally the Puppetmaster!Dumbledore. Pulling 
strings and making everybody jump to his will. Without even telling 
them why. Sorry but I just don't like manipulating people.

Alla:

Dumbledore expressed remorse for his mistakes in OOP, that is why I 
do forgive him... when I am in the good mood. HIs mistakes come from 
having too much trust in people, from having too much good in him. I 
understand such mistakes easily.

When Snape apologises to Harry (IF that ever happen) for all he put 
the boy through, I'll forgive him too... maybe. :o)


Just my opinion,

Alla