Harry Potter in general - Above and Below - SNAPE

[June Ewing]

No: HPFGUIDX 190604

<snip>
> Steve:
> Yes, but we have to look at the larger context of the discussion
and the question. The central question is about Harry and Snape not
> having their moment of mutual understanding before Snape died.

> So, the discussion is not about every person who ever died ever.
It is about the death of key characters, those who had an important
and significant relationship with Harry. And about the moments and
opportunities lost, and how JKR is weaving that into the larger
> story. <snip>

> Relative to Snape, I think it played out just as JKR planned it.
She did not want Harry and Snape to have that moment of mutual
> understanding. <snip>


June:
I will start off by saying that Steve is correct in my opinion
although it is sad. I have something that I would have liked to
have seen though and I don't know if anyone else would agree or
think I'm out of my tree, lol. After the scene of the Dursleys'
departure, it was obvious that Dudley was not acting all those
years out of a hatred for Harry and was now growing up. It would
have been nice to see Harry and Dudley reunite and become friends.
I think that they two developed an understanding for each other
in that scene and I picture them (not as the best of friends) but
having a bit of a relationship as adults.