Characters inconsistencies (mostly Snape's) WAS :Re:What did you li

[Angel Lima]

No: HPFGUIDX 183841

Alla:

Snape changed something that as far as I am concerned was his basic 
values, so yeah I think it is inconsistent, inconsistent in a good 
way, as in changing way. I mean, I suppose that those readers who 
think that Snape was since his early childhood was nice decent 
honorable guy who just took a wrong turn in his life would probably 
argue against it, but IMO young Snape really and truly believed in 
what Voldies stood for and embraced his values.

So, yes to me him coming back is a major major change in his 
character.

Angel:

Poor Alla, each time I jump on the wagon it always seems to be in opposition to Alla :)  The entire argument you've put forth is self effacing.  For the simple reason, Snape had made the choice before we met him, thus what you call out of character is in fact his CHARACTER, the only character we had known and performed the same purpose and actions he did until death.  The characters misread Snape but that did not sway me as a reader.  We the readers never met the Death Eater Snape ourselves until DH. Even to his death he remained bitter, acidic, begrudgeful yet utterly sorry!

As for the whole Harry and crucio moment, that tide just won't ebb :)  It was wrong!  For a book about "the choices we make definining us" I'm sorry but it was utterly wrong if not the intent, then the fact Harry with his wholesome goodness should not have been able to perform it - daaaaaark magic it is and all!


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