Originally posted by: Autumn_Rose
remus and snape are opposites in two regards.
Snape was vindictive and hard to get along with. While Remus was nice and friendly to people. Both had been outcasts. Snape has a tough childhood and struggled for acceptance too, much like Remus. Remus found acceptance in James & co. James bullied Snape while Remus did nothing to stop it. Snape found acceptance in Malfoy & co, he was probably with them cuz they made him less vulnerable from being bullied. The way he acted was horrible with other house groups, especially with people like Neville and the teeth incident Panchali pointed out.
While Remus was afraid of being shamed; Snape didn’t care. He bore everyone’s hatred for the greater good. I think Remus was also looking for adventure when he offered to go with Harry. Tonks and her son weren’t the only reason. James’ friends mixed up Harry with his father.. while Snape was more like a guardian to him. He had no interest in befriending him. It was just to protect him. He took at his as his duty.
Also, it’s important to note that the wizarding world was in general harsher than the real world. Look at the Quidich matches & how even Dumbledore handled Harry. Teachers seem to have no qualms about making kids do potentially dangerous things or reprimand them harshly for it. Wizards and Witches are known to get blown up in magic accidents.
I’m surprised when Ginny was snatched by Tom in book 2, none of the teachers were with the siblings to make sure they don’t do anything stupid or even comfort them.
If only Hogwarts had counsellors 🤪
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