Snape and Draco again was I see no difference

[pippin_999]

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> Pippin:>
> > In a way, the climax of Half-Blood Prince isn't the fall from the
> > tower, it's what happens a moment later when the former Half-
> > Blood Prince grabs Draco by the scruff of the neck. I think that's
> > the first honest interaction between them, and maybe the first
> > step out of Snape's own very protracted adolescence. For that one
> > moment, he's not playing any role, he's being who he truly is.
> 
> Magpie:
> I think it's a great moment too, but would never call that the first honest 
> moment between them. It says something about their roles with regards to 
> each other, but I think it's also showing that Draco's possible step in the 
> right direction has been delayed and he's back in his child position.  I 
> just don't think that child ever related to Snape the way Dudley relates to 
> Aunt Marge.
> 

Pippin:
I think Draco had to stay  a child in HBP because growing up
as a DE isn't growing up at all.  I think JKR emphasizes this by having 
Harry and Snape both see childishness in Draco, not to mention
all the times DE's are depicted as babies or babylike.

I just think Draco's always been too messed up to have
an honest relationship with Snape. Yes, he respects Snape's abilities,
but hey, even Harry does that. I can see that it would make Draco  a more 
attractive character (also a common fandom reading) if he was always
capable of having an honest non-expoitative relationship with an adult, but  
IMO, it barters ugliness now for ugliness in the future. If Draco's been 
straight with Snape all these years, what's going to happen when he
 finds out, assuming DDM!Snape, that Snape's been playing *him* ? 

It would mean the Snape whom Draco has honored and respected
as the best Death Eater ever never existed and Draco has given his
honor and respect to an illusion. How do you see that playing out?


Pippin