Hearing from the Great Middle

P J midnightowl6 at hotmail.com
Tue Sep 13 22:26:47 UTC 2005


No: HPFGUIDX 140124

lupinlore wrote:
 > I'm interested in hearing from this 2/3.  We have seen multiple and
 > vehement arguments from the die-hards on either end of the
 > spectrum ... <SNIP> What factors
 > are keeping people from passing judgment, or what factors are
 > convincing people that Snape probably won't come down firmly on
 > either side?


PJ answers:
I've always seen Snape as an adult Dudley.  The only difference between them 
for me is Snape's talent and intelligence -- Dudley has none.

Yes Snape wants recognition (there have been some excellent posts on this 
point) but he's not willing to do what it takes to achieve it which is to 
face his personal demons head on and put them to rest.   He's an emotional 
coward, taking pleasure in terrorizing the children in his care.  After all, 
if he's unhappy, why shouldn't everyone be?

I think what shows this facet of him best for me is his relationship with 
Harry.  He looks like his father, Snape hates his father so makes the son's 
life hell.  Why?  James is dead - game over!  Nope, not for Snape.  He never 
bested James so he's determined to best Harry.  Sad really... Especially 
since he won't win that battle either.

Someone like Snape isn't good or evil because their only concern is with 
themselves. They're pitiful.

PJ (digging foxhole)








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