Harry the author

[Morgan Adams]

No: HPFGUIDX 175520

>guru:
I've been wondering why Severus hadn't already written that book or
its equivalent. In PS/SS he introduces the class to the wonders of
potions, and you can tell he is passionate about the subject. One
would think that having figured out how to improve the art, he would
have, at least, been teaching the class out of his annotated version
of the text, if not having written his own. <
   
  Have you ever gotten a recipe from a friend or family member and when you make the dish it doesn't seem to come out just right? It seems like only that person is able make it perfectly? And then you wonder if maybe an ingredient or a process is missing from the recipe? It has happened to me several times, and I have given recipes and left out a process (without meaning to).
   
  I don't see Snape as an obvious person. He would relish the little bit of power he would have by knowing the "secret ingredient." Just like a famous chef would want to keep his recipes secret, Snape wouldn't want just anyone to be able to duplicate his potions. I also think some of his potion knowledge might have come from his family - passed down - and he might feel protective of it.
   
  --Morgan

       
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