Like Flesh in Flame: Tom's Avoidance of Harry's Mind

[terri_testing]

The Twinkly One very kindly explained to Severus (and Jo to the inquiring reader) why Tom, after the debacle at the Ministry at the end of OotP, would never again voluntarily open his mental connection to Harry.

“…. Do not think I underestimate the constant danger in which you place yourself, Severus. To give Voldemort what appears to be

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[jana_ch]

Not just more emotionally mature, but more “spiritually evolved”-whatever that means. As are Lupin and Tonks, Eileen and Tobias, Molly and Arthur, Kingsley, Hermione, a squib therapist, and a cat named Miss Knowi Tall. Severus, of course, is a good boy who backs down humbly every time one of them (including the cat) calls him out for being less than perfectly agreeable to all the surrounding dunderheads. How dare he let himself have independent thoughts? Doesn’t he realize he’s a moral and emotional toddler who needs to be guided by all those spiritual giants with their many healthy relationships?

The only thing I can say for the story is that all those supposed spiritual giants do recognize Albus’s less-than-stellar record with Severus, and manage to keep him thoroughly squashed. On the other hand Fred explicitly lets Lily off the hook for having done anything wrong, but he would.

As you can tell I’m really ticked off, and wish I could chew out the author. But there’s no denying that every fan is entitled to her own interpretation, no matter how horrifying. There’s no point in arguing with someone who’s not going to get it.

[nx74defiant]

Right. Lupin who won't stand up to his friends for what he believes. Tonks who bullies him into marrage. Eileen the neglectful mother. Tobias the abusive father. Arthur who's job involves muggle items and can't even pronounce electricity. And a cat!

I do like the idea of a squib therapist. Someone who knows about the wizarding world, but has lived outside it.