[HPforGrownups] Snape's mom-domestic abuse

[J]

No: HPFGUIDX 159915

Prechi:
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.
---------------------------------------------

Jeremiah:
I, for one, have never been physically abused. but I have been in an emotiaonlly abusive relationship. Rowling is trying to show that abuse is devestating and that even witches and wizards (Voldemort's mother, too) are subject to the emotional effects of abuse, neglect, indifference and violence.

I'm 6'3", male, 280 lbs. My ex was 5'10, 180lbs and male. That didn't make a difference. If someone is desperate for love, then they stay. It is not until they are strong enough to love themselves that they can make a change. In my opinion there isn't a flaw in Rowling writing. The character is flawed and that makes them intriguing. it also makes for a rich back-story and explains Harry, Snape, Duddly, Draco, Kreatcher, Dobby, Barty Crouch, Voldemort and many other characters' desire for affection/attention.

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]