Emphasis on proper address was: Snape as father figure

[juli17 at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 131337

phoenixgod2000 writes:

> And Harry uses an informal address to a third party when Snape isn't 
> around. I still want to know why Molly and DD get their knickers in 
> a twist over that. As far as I'm concerned, students can say 
> anything they want outside of the classroom. It's inside that 
> matters. And inside the classroom, aside from a few lapses in 
> judgement, Harry is respectful to Snape.

Julie says:

I sent my last post before I read this far. My apologies for belaboring
the point about manners. As for why Molly and DD insist Harry 
call Snape "Professor Snape," I think it is simply to reinforce the 
that Harry is required to show respect for Snape's position. Also,
they know Harry and Snape do not have a friendly relationship,
but they both consider Snape an important ally. Insisting on a
show of respect by Harry for Snape may be their way of trying to
influence Harry to actually respect (i.e. trust) Snape as a vital
ally in the Order. They may or may not know how hard it is
for Harry--and how hard Snape *makes* it for Harry--to do this, 
but I do think it is part of their intent. And Lupin's as well. 

Also Dumbledore usually corrects Harry at Hogwarts. Since
Hogwarts is a boarding school, Snape's authority extends well
beyond the classroom. In these cases, I think Dumbledore 
is again reinforcing that requirement for Harry to show respect
Snape's position and authority at Hogwarts. 

Julie 



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