Well, I think what Anne Arthur said about this is exactly right - I certainly can't improve it! She said, roughly, that she resents Rowling privileging a sentimental mother love over the stern love-in-action exemplified by Snape.
Because Snape actually IS very loving. He even loves Harry, and shows it by his actions. But he doesn't *like* him.
It seems that, for Rowling, not liking Harry is the Unforgivable Sin.
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Date: 2007-10-12 10:19 pm (UTC)Because Snape actually IS very loving. He even loves Harry, and shows it by his actions. But he doesn't *like* him.
It seems that, for Rowling, not liking Harry is the Unforgivable Sin.