Etiquette WAS Re: polite Dumbledore?

[lupinlore]

No: HPFGUIDX 142677


> Christina:
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I know a lot of people consider Snape's primary character flaw his tendency to prey on those weaker than himself (although I believe he learned that from James and Sirius, but that's another thread), and I've definitely spoken to people who have said that it is this behavior that prevents them from thinking that Snape can ever come to any good.  I'd really like to hear from people in this camp regarding the Dumbledore/Dursley scene.  
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Lupinlore:
Well, as one from that camp:

The one situation has absolutely, utterly, and unquestionably 
NOTHING to do with the other.  Snape is a cruel and sadistic man who 
I expect to be severely and specifically punished for his behavior 
in the last book, or else JKR is a very bad writer indeed who has 
absolutely no ability to craft a well-written and satisfying story.  
The Dursleys are cruel and sadistic people who have experienced the 
beginning of severe punishment that I expect to continue into the 
seventh book or, as I say, JKR has no idea how to craft a well-
written and satisfying story.  

Rather simple, when you get down to it.


Lupinlore