The impact of SWM (very long)

[J Lyon]

James:
That wasn't Snape's worst memory. That was Snape's choice as the
worst memory to leave out for Harry, that insufferable, nosy brat.
Next, there was a war going on and most of the evil was coming
from the Slytherins and Bumbles was NOT controlling the school. I
can truly see the "pranks" as being against the elite, pureblood
bigots most likely for what they did to other students.
I feel sorry for Snape's home life, but I know people who have come
from much worse and are still loving, compassionate people. Snape
made his own choices and they were ALL wrong.

How's that Hope and Change workin' for ya?