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

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No: HPFGUIDX 123506


Alla:
Definitely per Harry Snape does come sympathetic in that scene, 
because Harry does not feel sorry for James , he feels sorry for 
Snape.

Betsy:
But the sympathy doesn't last.  By the end of OotP Harry's hatred 
for Snape soars to new hights.  And from what I've seen on this 
list, the sympathy didn't last long among some readers either.


Alla: 

Yes, don't you think it speaks a lot about Harry that he was able to 
feel sympathy for Snape at all? And as I argued many times, I don't 
find Harry's anger at the end of OOP to be irrational. But that it 
is just me of course.

Betsy: (Denial she do run deep.) 


Alla earlier: 

I am confused about this part of your statement.<

Betsy:
Sorry, I was being tongue in cheek there.  It's a colloquialism to 
compare the word "denial" with the Nile river in Egypt ('cause it 
rhymes I guess), so I was suggesting that those who don't like Snape 
are in deep denial.  In my head, it was funny. :)


Alla: Thank you for your explanation.