The force in the room

[potioncat]

> 
> David, wondering about a parallel between Snape and the prodigal 
> son's elder brother

Potioncat:
If you ask me, Snape can play either role. He does remind me of the 
older brother, upset that Ickle Brother was welcomed back. On the other 
hand, he himself was welcomed back.

A better fit might be the Unforgiving Servant. That was an Upper 
Servant who was forgiven a large debt; only to go out and threaten a 
lower servant who owed him a smaller debt.

KathyW