sketerpot comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread - Less Wrong

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Comment author: sketerpot 13 July 2010 07:38:24PM 1 point [-]

In absolute terms, it was abrupt and cruel. But by Snape's standards, it was remarkably civilized. He didn't humiliate her in front of the whole class, and he ended it quickly.

Comment author: gwern 23 July 2010 09:49:47AM 3 points [-]

That makes sense, I suppose (although I must have too high standards - it would never have occurred to me that this was a step up). I wish we had more background on how Snape treated student crushes.