Question 7 (was:CHAPDISC: HBP 2, Spinner's End )

[Hagrid]

No: HPFGUIDX 142164

--- elfundeb wrote:
>
> Potioncat wrote:
>  [snip excellent summary]
> 
>  7. This is a serious chapter, with lots of dark images. It's
> informative too, but it's difficult to decide which information is
> truth and which is deception. What images or feelings made an
> impression on you? How do they affect your interpretation of the
> story?
>  Debbie:
> It confirmed many suspicions, but there are statements that remind 
> us that we are not to take all statements at face value. For 
> example, Snape's claim of credit for Sirius Black (Dumbledore had 
> previously blamed Kreacher). What came to my mind was how 
> carefully Snape must have rehearsed his story, and how long 
> Bellatrix has been waiting to interrogate Snape. And as I wrote
> yesterday on another thread, I think Snape rather enjoys playing 
> this role and he could not resist taking Bella on, and he 
> especially relished telling Bella that he knew Draco's task 
> (whether or not it was true).
>  For what it's worth, I surmised almost immediately what Draco's 
> task was and read the rest of the book in anticipation of the 
> events on the tower.

~aussie writes:~
Snape reminds me of those middle managers that are willing to take 
credit for any pluses, and shift the blame for failures.

The most blatant example in earlier books (POA Chap 21) "...by 
thunder, it was lucky you were there, Snape...."
"Thank you, Minister."
"Order of Merlin, Second Class, I'd say. First Class, if I can 
wangle it!"
"Thank you very much indeed, Minister."
- for capturing Black and rescuing Harry and Hermione from the 
dementors and a rogue werewolf. - Very brave of Snape, wasn't it.

He is a very accomplished liar. He had to be to servive as a DE; an 
ex-DE; an OOTP; and a spy for, well, whoever offers the best deal to 
reach his goals.

He mentioned how Karkoroff had a whole year to plan his escape 
instead of going to the grave yard. Likewise, Snape had all year to 
work out excuses for the DE. He also has another year to work out 
what he would do when faced with the UV fulfillment.

Yes, you have to keep your eye on old Severus. JKR has a few more 
suprises left with his character.