[HPforGrownups] Re: Why Won't Snape Eat At OotP HQ? (WAS: Snape at Grimmauld Place)
Magpie
belviso at attglobal.net
Thu Aug 17 02:06:03 UTC 2006
No: HPFGUIDX 157067
Hagrid:
> 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.
The main reason I think he doesn't eat there is that JKR doesn't want him
there at dinner. I don't mean that to sound flip--obviously there's a
chraracter moment as well. But I honestly think the biggest reason for
Ron's line is to tell us that Snape does come to the house but that he will
not have to be in the next scene--Snape in a dinner scene would have of
course been really different.
So I tend to think it's just saying that Snape always makes it clear this
isn't a social call, and that we're free to add other things like his not
wanting to fraternize too much with the Order given his position as a spy.
I just doubt it's a plot point in itself that has a big meaning. Why would
Snape ever agree to these people? But I see no reason to think it's rude of
Snape to pass on dinner. Doesn't Ron just say, "He never stays for dinner?"
That's not rude, it just means he doesn't usually stay for dinner when he's
at the house. He leaves quickly.
Dumbledore's eating with the Dursleys is a parody of politeness that's
intentionally rude.
-m
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