Changing the title because I'm tired of it, was "Some won't like it". The Sc

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--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Sherry Gomes" <sherriola at e...>
wrote:
  Occlumency was
> doomed to fail, because there is absolutely no reason for Harry to trust
> Snape.  

What reason could Harry probably have not to trust Snape? He knew
Snape was a member of the Order, he knew Snape at least once saved his
life. He did not LIKE Snape. And he did not need to. Though it is
easier to learn a skill from someone you like, it is certainly
possible to learn from someone you don't like. All you need is
willingness to appy yourself. Harry uses his dislike of Snape to spin
theories about him, which give him excuses to disregard his practice
and his lessons. 

  And again I wonder, why so many
> people insist that Harry should act with a maturity and
understanding beyond
> his years and yet excuse Snape for his childish and unreasonable
attitudes
> and behavior.  

Actually I think even a ten year old can understand that if a big bad
villain has a link to your mind this is NOT A GOOD THING. Harry is
fifteen, nothing here which requires maturity and understanding beyond
his years. Snape is childish in how he views Harry, true, but at least
he makes an honest effort to teach Harry. Harry however does not make
an honest effort to learn. 

Gerry