Snape's mom-domestic abuse

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No: HPFGUIDX 159903

I just joined, so forgive me if this has already been asked.

I think in this last book, Harry sees Snape's memories.  He sees
Snape's muggle father abusing his witch mother.  I thought this was a
major flaw, for no witch would put up with this.

I have worked in a women's shelter.  I am not new to the issue of
domestic abuse.  The thing is that women always try to escape--their
attempts may be too feeble and they may get squashed in the backlash
to any attempt to escape the abus.  

*BUT*  if the woman is a witch, all she has to do is cast a spell.
So.....come on!  a witch could not get trapped in domestic abuse with
a muggle for years.  Gimme a break.  I thought this was a major fumble
for JK.

Prechi