Dark Magic (+ a little Marietta)

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No: HPFGUIDX 176814


> 
> Alla:
> 
> Hmmm, believe it or not I was thinking about it before DH as to how 
> JKR views Snape's treachery. I mean, after all, good side or not, 
he 
> still betrayed his friends.
> 
> I do not know, really. I do not want to say she does.


Potioncat:
Kneasy used to say that Snape's old friends were now his enemies and 
his old enemies were still his enemies--or something like that.

And I have to wonder, once the Malfoys heard Harry's tale of where 
Snape's loyalties lay, what did they think of him? After all, he did 
protect Draco, and I don't think it was just because DD told him to.
> 
> 
> Alla:
> As I also said, I am torn on her interviews  these days as to how 
> much consider them ( not the statements of intent, but facts).

Potioncat:
It helps to hear the interviews. Tone of voice, and body language 
speak volumes! But where I know she had a certain intent, I try to 
see it. I read Agatha Christie's autobiography. It was very 
interesting reading her comments about her readers' reactions to her 
stories. It makes me think twice about JKR's intent. 

But sometimes JKR's comments seem off the cuff, rather than thought 
out. It's as if she feels she has to have an answer for every 
question. 

 
> Alla:

> 
> I saw though that he could use other Unforigvables when angry, but 
> not AK.

Potioncat:
It had to do with the Cruciatus. And right now I'm not sure if I read 
her comment or if I read someone else saying they had read it. 

As much as McGonagall protested over Harry's fighting Draco because 
of a comment, I cannot understand why she didn't at least express 
shock at his use of Cruciatus.