Why Won't Snape Eat At OotP HQ? (WAS: Snape at Grimmauld Place)

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> Robert:
> 
> > 2) He isn't a DE and he is just a jerk and doesn't like 
> > Sirius and Lupin 
> 
> houyhnhnm:
> 
> Not to mention a shrewdness of little wand apes who stuff 
> food in with both hands, talk with their mouths full, and 
> put their elbows on the table.  But I think it has something 
> to do with Occlumency, too.  The less time Snape spends with 
> Order members, the fewer memories to manipulate when he is 
> being Legilimenced by Voldemort.
>
aussie writes:
So, we now know Snape isn't "really evil" from the interview .... he 
may be just "mildly evil".

It is true that strong experiences may be harder to hide in 
Legilimencing. And mashed parsley hitting you in the face (like 
Percy at Christmas time) is a strong possibility for Snape too.

The way DD invited himself into the Dursley's house and shared a 
drink there would suggest eating in another's house is a 
demonstration of not being rude. Snape didn't mind being rude and 
that is why Ron could remember Snape never having eaten there.

I have been in discussion groups where Christians, Moslems, and Jews 
were invited. Some joined in freely, while others were barely 
tolerating the others being there. Food that was presented was 
clearly separated onto Halal and Koshers plates, but some 
participants suddenly decided to start a religious fast.

My point is, TOLERATING someone that has been an historical rival is 
a good starting point, but not enough to trust the other. Real 
effort needs to be taken to overcome resentment, and Snape has 
always been more comfortable keeping resentments fresh and alive.

Believe that Snape is good if you like ... but never turn your back 
on him.