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

[lupinlore]

No: HPFGUIDX 131638

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "prncssme" <prncssme at y...> wrote:
> 
>     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

No, we can't.  Those who endorse or defend Snape's methods (and I know
Tonks is not, but some do) ARE endorsing and defending the emotional
abuse of children.  Sorry if that stings, but I'm not going to quit
speaking the truth just because their are some who are uncomfortable
hearing it.

Lupinlore