...His needling Snape in front of Harry indicates that he might be the sort to run down other teachers in front of the students, which is disastrous for school discipline.
McGonagall does this, also, though, doesn't she? And in OotP, of course, all the teachers openly disregard Umbridge.
...Probably very significant that Snape doesn't do this given that we know he's got real grudges against a lot of teachers.
Interestingly, as you mention, the only teacher I remember Snape being mildly critical of was Lockhart, and that was the 'Your moment has come' bit, not any actual comments.
The teacher dynamics fascinate me. I can't see as how any of them are particularly professional, but somehow McGonagall, Dumbledore and Lupin have achieved reputations as scrupulously fair and respectful to others.
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Date: 2004-09-10 11:38 am (UTC)McGonagall does this, also, though, doesn't she?
And in OotP, of course, all the teachers openly disregard Umbridge.
...Probably very significant that Snape doesn't do this given that we know he's got real grudges against a lot of teachers.
Interestingly, as you mention, the only teacher I remember Snape being mildly critical of was Lockhart, and that was the 'Your moment has come' bit, not any actual comments.
The teacher dynamics fascinate me.
I can't see as how any of them are particularly professional, but somehow McGonagall, Dumbledore and Lupin have achieved reputations as scrupulously fair and respectful to others.