Quote: ...Many people have criticized Severus for not following her into that house, but given the predatory behavior MWPP exhibited towards him, that’s a criticism at least as idiotic as saying Lily should have been in Slytherin. She could have chosen Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff; either of those houses would have allowed her to continue her friendship with Severus unmolested. Severus was determined to be in Slytherin, presumably for the potions training, and possibly the networking, but Lily clearly didn’t care which house she was in. It was therefore up to her to change houses if she wanted to preserve their friendship. ------------------- I'm not sure this is fair. We know Sev has been pushing the idea that Lily should be in Slytherin. I would say that means that he is ill-informed about the reaction that would cause in the house. He also seems to think of it as the house for the smart kids (as opposed to Ravenclaw). I think he probably only focused on one house in their discussions. Lily might not have any idea that Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs might co-exist better with Slytherins. Besides....Hufflepuff Lily?
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Date: 2014-06-12 02:01 pm (UTC)-------------------
I'm not sure this is fair. We know Sev has been pushing the idea that Lily should be in Slytherin. I would say that means that he is ill-informed about the reaction that would cause in the house. He also seems to think of it as the house for the smart kids (as opposed to Ravenclaw). I think he probably only focused on one house in their discussions. Lily might not have any idea that Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs might co-exist better with Slytherins. Besides....Hufflepuff Lily?