Tag: snape

  • The Prisoner Of Azkaban: Oh Look More Trauma For Harry!

    The Prisoner Of Azkaban: Oh Look More Trauma For Harry!

    He just saw a threat and immediately put himself between him and his students. Movie Snape can be cruel at times and he definitely cuffs his students (which isn’t great). But all of his vindictive behaviour is toned down in the movies and everything that made him sympathetic in the books is dialled up. You…

  • The Chamber Of Secrets: The Last Book That Allows Harry Potter To Win

    The Chamber Of Secrets: The Last Book That Allows Harry Potter To Win

    Dumbledore failed as a headmaster. Sure, he may appear kindly and provide a funny remark every now and again, but he doesn’t protect his students from what really matters. Sure, it’s all good to be kept alive but life isn’t everything. Sometimes the greater reward is to have a short life filled with happiness rather…

  • Re Reading Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone As An Adult

    Re Reading Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone As An Adult

    So yes, he adores Hagrid for being his saviour. And because Hagrid worships Dumbledore, he does too. He doesn’t notice the flaws in the adults because his standards are shockingly low. And that’s probably why Dumbledore left him with the Dursleys. Dumbledore knew that if he had grown up in the wizarding world, he would’ve…