Snape's abuse (Re: Would an "O" for Harry vindicate Snape?)

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Tonks said:
> > I think we are getting a bit namby pamby if we can't tolerate 
> > Snape.  
> 
Lupinlore now:
> I am honestly baffled by this statement, Tonks.  You admit that Snape 
> is guilty of abuse, but then say it would be namby pamby if we refuse 
> to tolerate his abusive behavior.  Are you saying that people who 
> battle abuse and insist that abusive behavior be halted are weaklings 
> deserving of contempt?  Are you saying that emotional abuse should not 
> be halted simply because it isn't physical abuse?  Are you saying that 
> someone who is clearly guilty should not be punished just because 
> there are people who do worse things that cannot be punished for 
> reasons of law or politics or practicality or ability to apprehend 
> them?

Princess Sara says now:

    I think what Tonks is saying is that compared to say, Umbridge, the problem of Snape's 
occasional mean remarks is relatively small. Umbridge is physically AND emotionally 
abusive in ways that make Snape look like a fluffy bunny of a man. While this doesn't make 
Snape any less of a sardonic bastard, it does throw him into perspective.

    Can we please stop accusing each other of supporting or endorsing abuse? I'm still not 
convinced that Snape IS the abusive man deserving of an AK or dismemberment but if we 
find out in HBP that he is that evil, I will happily reverse my opinion. But if I never go over 
to your side of thinking regarding Snape, it still doesn't mean I think emotionally abusing 
kids is a jolly good time.

- Princess Sara