Possible message in Evil!Snape

[ladyljd]

No: HPFGUIDX 134337

Lupinlore <bob.oliver at c...> wrote:
> Perhaps the theme would be that in the end each person has to 
> decide for themselves what the truth is.  You can't leave 
> something that important to authority figures or relatives or 
> friends -- no matter how intelligent or wise or informed or 
> reasonable they are.  Harry has decided that Snape is not 
> trustworthy, and has been proven correct, despite the protests
> of reasonable people, intelligent friends, and authority figures.  
> Harry thus is a model of someone who decides the important things
> in life for himself, which is a powerful theme.


I believe the plot device is intended to demonstrate Harry's
leadership and superior powers of perceptions to the older, more
intelligent and experienced people around him.  Proven right about
Snape, his direction should be trusted and followed by everyone
(including himself).  I believe JKR's moral is something along the
lines of being true to yourself and trusting your instincts.
Perhaps a story of self empowerment?  This is not appealing to me 
but I believe that's where she'll wind up.

So, folks, if it looks evil and acts evil then it must be evil! 
Nothing more to see here.  Move along!

Okay, so I'm still bitter,

Ljd