Snape-the Hero -- Snape-the Abuser

[ladyljd]

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Sydney wrote:
> It's an argument I haven't used against evil!Snape because it's more
> of a moral argument, which is not a language we use a heck of a lot in
> the film industry, but JKR seems such a humane, generous person that I
> have a hard time believing she'd invent a central character who piles
> ugliness, meaness, greasiness, and uncoolness on top of treachery,
> cowardice, and what-have-you, just so we can revel either in the
> vicious pleasure of revenge or the smug pleasure of clemency to the
> sub-human guy who has Nothing to Do with us Clean People.  

ladyljd writes:

Very well said.  I agree with your assessment of the Snape situation.
 However, unlike you, I have no belief in JKR's humanity and
generosity being extended to this character.  I believe she will
satisfy the masses a la your Fatal Attraction example by completing
her unclean!Snape destruction in book 7.  For me, her simplistic view
of this character is now crystal clear.  And a great disappointment.

LadyLjd