Bullying WAS: Re: Prodigal Sons

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No: HPFGUIDX 140777

Vivian:
> I'm starting to think that Snape had something to do with recruiting 
> Regulus into that nasty group of kids that later turned out to become 
> DEs. If true, I wouldn't blame Sirius for loathing Snape forever. 
Even 
> if ultimately it was Regulus's fault for joining in the first place.
> 

Potioncat:
We have Lily's statement that James was a bully. And Snape probably was 
too. They're tied in the bad boy department.

Now, let's compare Regulus and Severus. I get the feeling that you feel 
sorry for ickle Reggie. Some big bad DE recruited him; he came in, 
making his Moma proud; then found out what it was all about; changed 
his mind; and was killed. OK, I feel for him too.

I feel sorry for ickle Sevvie. Some big bad DE recruited him; he came 
in; then found out what it was all about and who was going to get hurt 
so changed his mind; and began working against the DEs. 

I'll accept your disagreement if you believe Snape is either ESE or 
OFH. But we cannot really know what motivated Regulus either. 
Personally, I think cousins Bella, Narcissa or Lucius are as likely a 
source of recruitment as Severus.

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