Page 574: Wait, Snape's professed regret at the death of the Potters was the reason Dumbledore trusted him "iron-clad"? You've got to be kidding me. Worst moment of writing ever.
I agree with you that it's incredibly weak. But I think maybe that's intentional-- that there's more to the story. I personally think Snape was in love with Lily, and that probably has something to do with it.
Dumbledore raised his eyebrows. ‘Could you possibly be feeling sorry for Lord Voldemort?'
I think Dumbledore just wanted to point out to Harry that he obviously was feeling sorry for Tom Riddle. It's a complicated issue-- obviously Tom Riddle had rough circumstances, but that doesn't begin to justify what he has become. So, do you feel sorry for him or not? (a question that usually comes up with major criminals)
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Date: 2005-07-23 03:28 pm (UTC)I agree with you that it's incredibly weak. But I think maybe that's intentional-- that there's more to the story. I personally think Snape was in love with Lily, and that probably has something to do with it.
Dumbledore raised his eyebrows. ‘Could you possibly be feeling sorry for Lord Voldemort?'
I think Dumbledore just wanted to point out to Harry that he obviously was feeling sorry for Tom Riddle. It's a complicated issue-- obviously Tom Riddle had rough circumstances, but that doesn't begin to justify what he has become. So, do you feel sorry for him or not? (a question that usually comes up with major criminals)