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April 1st, 2010

The World of Severus Snape

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April 1st, 2010

Poisoning Toads in the Dungeon

[info]territesting
4/1/10 12:50 pm
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We had a debate going on the PoA spork about the “poisoning Trevor” Potions lesson. It sparked some thoughts: first on cruelty to animals in the Potterverse; secondly, on how JKR chose to highlight some incidents and downplay others (part I). And then I thought about how Snape used this particular incident to establish a reputation for cruelty, and why he might have wanted to do so… (part II) . So I thought I’d bring the debate about the “poisoning Trevor” potions class over here, and let everyone join in.


Part I: PETA has no Branch in the Potterverse

( When I was”> <lj-cut text= )
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Poisoning Toads in the Dungeon, Part II: Threat as Theatre

[info]territesting
4/1/10 12:57 pm
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Part II: Threat as Theatre

Let us hypothesize that Dumbledore had a quadruple agent among the Death Eaters. This spy’s life—more importantly, his mission—depended on his ability to persuade the Death Eaters (and the Dark Lord, should he return) that he was on their side, really. Whatever Dumbledore thought, whatever lip service he might pay to Dumbledore’s ideals, at heart the spy shared their values and tastes. Or so they must be made to think.

( In Harry’s class”> <lj-cut text= )
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