James, a paragon of virtue? Was: Why Do You Like Sirius?

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No: HPFGUIDX 123384


Betsy:
Actually, I'd say that since James is Harry's hero, and Snape is 
Harry's nemisis, the most obvious structural parallel would be more 
dark to light rather than dark to dark.


Nora:
 
But Snape is currently the sympathetic one, in terms of the 
James/Snape conflict--and if we find out why he converted, we should 
also find out the deep dirt.


Alla:
Nora you are doing such an amazing job. ( and Betsy too, of 
course):o)
I only have one very brief comment - not only Snape is the 
sympathetic one in terms of THAT conflict, but reader does not 
really DOUBT Snape any more. I mean, Harry is wrong every book, so 
how many of us do really believe his doubts about Snape any more?

Hmmm, I wonder.


JMO,

Alla