Bathroom Scene - A Different Perspective.

[eggplant107]

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"justcarol67" <justcarol67 at ...> wrote:

> And Eggplant, a "he", I believe

I really should clear that up, my first name is Pat.

> is wrong in saying that Harry was punished for using 
> Sectumsempra. He was punished for lying to Snape,

I believe you deserve total credit for that theory, not JKR. Snape
suspected Harry had his old potions book but he had no proof.

> when Snape first returned from escorting Draco to the hospital wing.
> Instead of saying, "But Professor! It was self-defense! Malfoy tried
> to Crucio me!" Harry says, "I didn't mean it to happen. I didn't 
> know what that spell did!"

All that proves is that Harry wouldn't make a good lawyer. I don't
deny that Harry felt guilty for injuring Draco, but I think his guilt
was totally misplaced! 

> Snape knows he's been cheating in Potions all year

I don't recall Harry doing any cheating in Potions, he just researched
some things that weren't in the standard textbook; something that was
not only allowed in every science or engineering course I've ever
tacken but actively ENCOURAGED. 

> I think Harry knew Draco's intent was to
> temporarily hurt him,not to drive him
> insane or kill him. 

I have no idea how Harry is supposed to know that, but after 6 years
experience he does know the sort of person Draco is, and I do not
believe that would give Harry encouragement. 

Eggplant