First lesson WAS: Re: Marietta, was Slytherin's Reputation

[Carol]

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jkoney wrote:
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> jkoney:
> Again Snape singles out Harry [in HBP DADA] when no one else in the
class was making much progress.

Carol:
Of course. Harry is the Chosen One and Voldemort is back. As far as
Snape is concerned, Harry is the one who matters most. Even as he's
parrying Harry's spells near the end of HBP, he's yelling at him to
use Occlumency and nonverbal spells. But, of course, Harry thinks he's
evil, so the advice is wasted.


jkoney:
> You are still under the misguided impression that protecting Harry 
and putting down/embarrassing Harry are mutually exclusive.

Carol:
I'm not misguided. Please don't make personal statements about other
posters. I didn't say that Snape didn't enjoy Harry's embarrassment. I
said that embarrassing Harry was not his purpose in pairing Harry and
Draco. You suggest that he should have been paired with Ron. I take it
you've forgotten that Ron's wand is broken. Putting Harry and Draco
together puts Harry with an opponent who can bvery nearly match
him--the best way to learn, IMO.

Carol, who has already presented her arguments and has nothing more to
say on this matter