Chapter Discussion: Prisoner of Azkaban Ch 21: Hermione's secret

[Bearhugger48]

No: HPFGUIDX 191008

>> luirhys:
>> 1. At the beginning of Fudge and Snape's conversation, we see
>> Snape trying hard to get Harry in trouble, with detention and
>> expulsion as his punishment. We all know he does this constantly,
>> but, why? After knowing the ending of the series, and knowing
>> that he is Harry's protector, why do you think he tries so hard
>> to have him punished?

> Potioncat:
> I agree with an earlier post, Snape has confused Harry with
> James--or at the very least, is more convinced than ever that Harry
> is just like James. But look at the list of Harry's transgressions,
> "leading his friends into such danger...against all school rules---
> out-of-bounds, at night, consorting with a werewolf and a
> murderer--and I have reason to believe he has been visiting
> Hogsmeade illegally too"
>
> All of these are legit and let's face it, another student probably
> would be suspended. He isn't asking for Harry to be expelled, and
> the year is almost up. If you ask me, Snape just wants to get a few
> nights sleep.


Bearhugger48:
I agree. But with Snape being a Death Eater, would it not make sense
to expel Harry from Hogwarts. Then Harry would not learn the wizarding
he needs to tackle LV and would then be of no threat?