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** Why would he know better? It's not like he'd ever gotten any comeuppance for doing the similair thing in the past, like peeking into Filch's mail or into the Pensieve itself. |
** Why would he know better? It's not like he'd ever gotten any comeuppance for doing the similair thing in the past, like peeking into Filch's mail or into the Pensieve itself. |
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** Remember, he wasn't after Snape's personal secrets. He wanted to know if Snape was hiding any Order information from him, namely about Mysterious (got my pun?) dark hallway with a door. |
** Remember, he wasn't after Snape's personal secrets. He wanted to know if Snape was hiding any Order information from him, namely about Mysterious (got my pun?) dark hallway with a door. |
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*** Exactly. Also, remember that this is during the period of time Harry suspects that Snape is actually working for Voldemort. If Harry sincerely thinks that Snape's working with the enemy, of course he's going to go looking for evidence to either confirm or deny that. |
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** Also, Snape is telepathically rummaging through Harry's most painful childhood memories every week, and then being a dick to Harry about them. At this point, its not surprising that Harry's respect for Snape's privacy or dignity would be nonexistent; Lord knows Snape's not showing any respect for Harry's. |
** Also, Snape is telepathically rummaging through Harry's most painful childhood memories every week, and then being a dick to Harry about them. At this point, its not surprising that Harry's respect for Snape's privacy or dignity would be nonexistent; Lord knows Snape's not showing any respect for Harry's. |
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*** Well, of course, Snape would intrude Harry's mind! He's teaching him how to defend himself, so obviously he'd have to assault him. Sure, he could be more tactful about it, but on the other hand, it's not like Harry showed even the tiniest bit of assiduity on the lessons or, gods forbid, appreciation to Snape for spending his free time on him. And leaving Harry alone with the Pensieve was a clear sign of trust, which Harry promptly crapped on. |
*** Well, of course, Snape would intrude Harry's mind! He's teaching him how to defend himself, so obviously he'd have to assault him. Sure, he could be more tactful about it, but on the other hand, it's not like Harry showed even the tiniest bit of assiduity on the lessons or, gods forbid, appreciation to Snape for spending his free time on him. And leaving Harry alone with the Pensieve was a clear sign of trust, which Harry promptly crapped on. |
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