Harry and detentions

[caryn bailey]

No: HPFGUIDX 146157

High School doesn't seem that long ago and it's been already almost 9 years. 
  Anyway, I was one of those wierd people who never got a detention in 
middle or high school.  I was sort of the ideal student I guess but most 
classmates around me could of cared less about the shame associated with 
detention.  In fact, I at times regret the fact that I really didn't take 
risks and therefore acquire one so that I could be somewhat normal in school 
as normalcy was that most students had one at least a couple times a year.  
It was annoying to them, sure but well, whatever.

Honestly, in analyzing Harry's behavior at school, I thought a lot of his 
punishments were appropriate.  Sure, Snape played favorites and was unfair 
on most occasions however, the things Harry's father did and got away with 
against him was disgusting.  His father should have been suspended or kicked 
of the quittage team for his actions.  Snape is projecting on Harry and I 
think Harry experiences some regret in seeing what his father did to 
Snape...he feels initial sympathy and understanding but that sort of 
disolves.  I actually am uncertain why DD trust Snape as much as he does.  
Punishment wise, Harry has gotten himself into danger with his reckless 
attitude and behavior and is a little arrogant as well.  I'm not saying that 
he didn't behave courageously or is an compulsive trouble maker but he's 
pretty reckless.  His apparent disrespect for Snape not withstanding.  I 
think he deserved a lot of those punishments.

I guess I believe that Snape is not evil.  I just have sympathy for his 
character and find him interesting.  I suppose that is why it is such an 
interesting debate.

Caryn