Today's Standards (was Snape's abuse)

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 131494

 
> John K now:

 The lines are drawn so that, 
> no matter what, teachers can never abuse students in any way.  Many 
of 
> the tactics Snape uses (particularly threats and deliberate 
> destruction of grades) would be sufficient to lose a modern teacher 
> his job, even with just a single occurance.  Some would - and 
should - 
> lead to prosecution.

Potioncat:
First, I agree (for those who don't know) Snape is a terrible 
teacher, or at least, he has terrible methods.

But, as to the single comment above, I would like to add:
by today's standards (at least in my county) James would be charged 
with sexual harrassment for his treatment of Severus after OWLS and 
if  he did remove Severus' pants, he'd be charged with sexual 
assualt. 

I know because a boy was so charged for similar behavior in our 
county.

Potioncat who has now posted 3 times today and will turn into a toad 
if she posts again...at least for the next 20 mins or so... but who 
does not want Snape or James so charged.