[HPforGrownups] Lily (was Complimenting a character WAS: Re: HBP CHAPTERS 7-9 POST DH LOOK

[Lynda Cordova]

No: HPFGUIDX 184432

Lynda:

I'm thinking of the attitudes of others toward Snape. It seems to me that he
is regarded, generally speaking, as one who has a less than friendly
attitude toward those of muggle birth. I have always thought that with
regards to Lily, he was willing to try to reassure her that she was no
different than any other magic user and even tried (unsuccessfully) to
believe that himself. Of course, not being pureblood himself, his own
prejudices would have affected his own self esteem.

I already cited the passage that was most relevant to back up my thoughts.
As I said, it's simply an attitude I find throughout the books. I know that
some people will claim it's due to the people we see talking about Snape,
but as in any other book, that's what we've got. That's what the author
wrote. From that pov, not another.

Lynda


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