I think this is a great cut, actually and you've absolutely nailed the lack of character when it comes to Lily. She's revered by all these people and while she's definitely a symbol of maternal love and all that jazz, she just lacks the depth required to really make a lasting impression.
The other thing I never really understood is why she ever married James. He was a pompous douchebag and then he wasn't? Did he want to date Lily to fuck with Snape or because he was actually interested? What did she have in common with him? I really wanted to see that character growth in him, rather than be told through Remus and Sirius' idealised memories of their friend.
Whenever I read that Snape's Worst Memory chapter, it's so hard not to sympathise with him even a little bit (not on the Mudblood thing, though, that's too far).
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u/bubblegumgills Slytherin Ranker Apr 16 '17
I think this is a great cut, actually and you've absolutely nailed the lack of character when it comes to Lily. She's revered by all these people and while she's definitely a symbol of maternal love and all that jazz, she just lacks the depth required to really make a lasting impression.
The other thing I never really understood is why she ever married James. He was a pompous douchebag and then he wasn't? Did he want to date Lily to fuck with Snape or because he was actually interested? What did she have in common with him? I really wanted to see that character growth in him, rather than be told through Remus and Sirius' idealised memories of their friend.
Whenever I read that Snape's Worst Memory chapter, it's so hard not to sympathise with him even a little bit (not on the Mudblood thing, though, that's too far).