Clues to Snape's Loyalties

[dumbledore11214]

No: HPFGUIDX 170881

> vmonte:
> <SNIP>
> Here is the problem I have with the idea that Snape is not a person
> that's full of malice. If JKR had described Snape as being a big
> teddy bear I would assume that JKR meant that he was cute and
> snuggly.
> 
> When a writer (correct me if I'm wrong) writes that a person is
> spider-like and bat-like, the images I should get are of someone 
that
> has similar characteristics.
> 
> Why would JKR use descriptors that aren't meant to describe?
>


Alla:

Well, I suppose the answer is that JKR may use those images as red 
herrings, you know?

But I understand what you mean - sort of subconscious reaction, yes?

I don't know. I can totally see Zara's argument and I can add to it 
as well. Sure, images of bats and spiders do not associate in my mind 
with something nice and sweet, *but* on subconscious level they do 
not repulse me either, truly they do not.

I mean, I am sure there are plenty of people who are repulsed by 
them, but for me - if you want me to run screaming show me cockroach, 
lol.

That is why I can see how this imagery can be a red herring. Or like 
for example Lupin, you know? Werewolf, enough said. I have an image 
of sweet, kind man, nothing more than that.

I don't know, images and looks of the characters in Potterverse 
sometimes give me strange reaction as I mentioned in another thread.

So, what I am trying to say is that for the most part my reaction 
about the characters in Potterverse is not based on what images they 
are associated with, if that makes sense.

Although I guess Voldie's reborned image is very ugly, so that would 
probably be an exception.

Like Sirius' looks would have left me cold and indifferent, LOL, and 
I adore his character.

If you want to see my type of looks, take a look at the new James 
Bond <g>

Nobody in Potterverse really matches it, even my favorite characters, 
but I love them anyways :)

Alla.