[HPforGrownups] Re: Harry Forgiving Snape

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No: HPFGUIDX 162909

Antonia:
> > Question: since when it is so important that Harry
> > should forgive Snape? I don't consider him the almighty
> > authority that will get the right to condemn and to
> > forgive in the end. Fscts and actions will speak for
> > themselves and if Harry will still have a grudge against
> > Snape that is his business.


> bboyminn:
>
> I'm somewhat inclind to agree with Antonia here. 'Forgive'
> is a pretty strong word, and I don't think Harry or the
> Wizard World will ever forgive Snape for killing Dumbledore,
> but I suspect they will come to understand the choice he
> made, and with that understanding will come a degree of
> lenience.

Sarah:
Harry is an arbiter of justice of sorts, specifically as regards the
avenging of his parents.  Dumbledore discusses this in HBP during his
conversation with Harry about his role in the prophecy, and it's also
touched upon in the Shrieking Shack when Sirius and Lupin defer to
Harry in the deciding of Wormtail's fate.  Harry doesn't forgive
Wormtail, but he does grant lenience.

My guess is that Snape, who also played a role in the events at
Godric's Hollow, will get a similar treatment.  I am also guessing
Snape will not exactly be jumping for joy at this development.

Sarah