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

[Chris]

No: HPFGUIDX 131686

Kathy writes:
> I agree completely.  I am at a loss to understand how such 
>intelligent and usually reasonable people can allow a discussion of 
a >plot device, Snape's teaching abilities, to deteriorate to the 
point >of name calling and insults.  The discussion should answer 
whether or >not the description of Snape's teaching works as a plot 
device.  This >story has nothing to do with educational systems past, 
present or >future.  Nor does it have anything to do with child 
abuse.  Is this >not Harry Potter for Grownups?

  Yes, it is for Grownups. This is why I bowed out of the 
conversation after an apology for offending anyone. I can't speak for 
anyone else, but in this particular circumstance, I let my heart 
override my head, and let the point get away from me. The topic of 
child abuse (which this thread devolved into) is a tough one for me, 
and I quit thinking for a few posts. Once again I apologize from my 
end.
  In the future, I plan on sticking to the discussion, as long as you 
all don't shun me for past mistakes.

Chris