They Both Are So Hypocritical, It's Not Even Funny.

They both are so hypocritical, it's not even funny.

I’ve been thinking about how hypocritical James Potter and Sirius Black are, and how they constantly display double standards.

I honestly can’t understand how these two bullies can being defenders and fighters against racism.

I mean, how is it possible for someone to understand that a person’s blood status isn’t something they choose and therefore should be respected, and that no witch or wizard should be discriminated against or humiliated because of it, but at the same time, fail to realize that a person’s appearance is no different? Just like blood status, it’s not something anyone chooses, so it should be respected as well and not made the target of ridicule and bullying. How can he not understand the similarity between the two? Is he really that dumb?

How can James claim to be more ethical than Snape or other Death Eaters, and boast that he would never call someone like Lily a horrible name like “Mudblood,” yet for his own amusement and that of his friends, he calls Snape “Snivellus” since they were eleven? If both names are meant to degrade and mock, what difference does it make whether you're referring to someone’s blood status or to their vulnerability, sadness, or tears?

"Why do you care so much if people make Sirius gay?" No but when someone shoves their headcanon up my arse and tell me that Sirius being gay is canon then I explode.

This is exactly how I saw him while reading the books.

i love it when authors make sirius only a little bit ‘cool’, but almost in the lucius malfoy-kind of pretty way. he may be a rebel but he’s still posh and vaguely traditional. his pronunciation becomes unbearably ‘stiff upper lip’ when he’s emotional. he wears his hair long because his father and grandfather also kept it long, because it’s tradition for wizards who are of age. he wears jewellery because wizards wear jewellery, not just witches, and the look of it is great. his tattoos, if he even has them, are runes like the old magicals used to have. he only wears muggle clothes when he has to because the feeling of denim makes his entire body cringe. he smokes cigarettes but would rather smoke a pipe.

sirius black, whose rebellion is purely political, utterly ideological, and not rooted into aesthetic like what this generation is so obsessed with. he appreciates modern and muggle things because they’re interesting and fun, not lesser, but he’ll always prefer dragonhide over cow leather. his favourite leather jacket is just a transfigured outer robe for the motorbike, for the off-chance that he rides it on the roads and needs to look the part.

he can be an activist and argue for muggle and muggleborn rights while dressed like a wizard. let him be as whimsical! let him be utterly out of his depth when he needs to blend in! he can be woke AND dressed all fancy please!! ideological rebellion is a mindset NOT the way you dress omfg

They'll always try to make the Marauders the victim, and Severus will always be the person to first bother them like "Bullying Remus because he has Dyslexia." or "Bullying Regulus because he's gay." None of which was canon.

If they think bullying children is normal, then I'm concerned for them. "Someone had to do it." Yeah but if it was Regulus or Barty they'd kill the bully.

I agree—Those people who defend people who are CLEARLY evil are just as bad as them honestly, people fail to acknowledge that their favourites did rather too-horrible stuff.

Yes, Severus targeted and bullied children, Severus threatened Neville's toad, and was Neville's boggart, but what else are they asking him to do?

He saved the Wizarding World, risked his life everyday without anyone knowing he was a spy when he even lived, only Bellatrix suspected.

Their favourites bullied children—even worse actually. (Severus was not the only victim) and then died in a war, so what? James and Sirius died not regretting a bit of their actions to Severus.

They didn't change.

If James knew that one of his classmates were werewolves and Severus was about to get eaten alive, he would not have done anything, but it involved Sirius and Remus.

James didn't change.

Sirius died still calling Severus "Snivellus" and was immature (He stayed in Azkaban for a decade though) he didn't change.

Sirius didn't change.

Remus spread lies about Severus to defend James and Sirius' actions to Severus, constantly made up stories and lied about Severus and so did Sirius.

Remus didn't change, it didn't matter if he felt guilty, he didn't do anything.

And Peter? No comment.

When Mstans say their favourites changed, I have no idea what they are saying, because they certainly did not change.

And I have no problem with them liking the Marauders, but when they victimize them, it's like saying Harry bullied Severus, not the other way around.

Would Mstans still like the Marauders if we never met Snape? If he was killed as a student just for simply existing? If James didn’t stop Sirius from luring Snape to Remus? Or would they hate them? Hate them for torturing a little boy who was abused and neglected by his father. Hate them for bullying him just because he existed and was close to a girl James liked. Because he was “weird” because he was “different”? Practically forcing him into a cult to feel wanted… If we only saw Snape as a student before he died like the Mstans want, would they like the Marauders after that?

I Was Bullied Too, So Why Didn’t I Turn Out Like Severus Snape?

I came across an anti-Snape post where someone shared their experience of being bullied in school. They said that even though they were bullied, they were able to overcome it, which is why they admired James Potter—because he changed and stopped being a bully. However, they hate Snape for not being able to move on from his past and for still behaving like a bully towards kids.

Everyone has the right to hate or love the characters based on their taste but What bothers me is how people often compare their own trauma to others' and disregard the genetic and environmental differences that shape us as individuals. I’ve decided to write a long post comparing my own life with Snape’s—two people who were both bullied as children. it was difficult for me to write this post, but I hope this comparison shows that not everyone who experiences bullying ends up the same. The variances in our upbringing and support systems play a crucial role in shaping who we become.

When I was seven years old, I was mocked and humiliated by a group of older girls on the school bus (they were eleven at the time). They made it clear that they bullied me because I was smaller and weaker than them. They treated me in a way that made me believe I deserved their bullying. I thought a weak and ugly girl like me was deserving of all their humiliation. They would mess up my hair, pull it, and ridicule me for having messy and ugly hair. Whenever I cried, they laughed. They didn't even let me be friends with other girls. To torment me further, they would point at me, whisper to each other, and giggle, making me feel even more isolated. I had allergies and a runny nose, and they wouldn’t let me wipe it, which they used as another reason to belittle me, saying I was disgusting. Even if there was an empty seat, they wouldn’t let me sit with them because I was "gross." I was terrified of them, hated school because of them, and cried every morning, begging not to go to school.

But why didn’t I turn out like Severus Snape?

1- I grew up like a normal child in every other aspect of my life. I was cared for and valued. I always had birthday parties with cake and gifts. I was praised when I got good grades. I had friends outside of school to play with, went on family vacations, and had fun times. From childhood to adulthood, I’ve had a safe home, enough sleep, good food, and a loving family.

2- I had parents who loved and cared about me. When my mother found out about the bullying, she went to the school and demanded they stop it. My parents also enrolled me in a private school to protect me from further bullying. When I started having nightmares and trouble sleeping, they took me to a child therapist.

3- My grandparents adored me. I would stay at their house when my parents were at work, and they made my childhood even more joyful. I always had safe arms to run to. Plus, my aunts and uncles cared for me and regularly took me to parks and other fun places, showering me with gifts and making sure I enjoyed my time.

4- My family had a respectable place in society, and I was never shamed or humiliated because of my family's circumstances. My father cared for me, my sister, and my mother, and he worked hard to provide for our needs. He respected my mother, and I never witnessed any abuse from him toward her.

5- My family had a stable income, and I always had new, appropriate clothes to wear. I never had to worry about poverty, hunger, or wearing hand-me-downs that would make me feel inferior to my peers.

6- My bullies mocked me, but they never caused me serious physical harm. I never feared for my life or sexual assault at school. The bullying was short-lived, lasting less than two years, and by the time I was a teenager, it had completely stopped. As I grew older, I made plenty of good friends and was popular among them. I have many fond memories from high school with my friends.

7- As a teenager, I didn’t worry about my future. My concerns were not about surviving a war, avoiding humiliation, or escaping poverty. I was free to plan my life, knowing I would go to university and study what I loved. Whenever I needed help, I knew I could count on my family—they were always there to support me.

8- I’m a psychology student, and studying this field has completely shifted my perspective on myself and others. It has allowed me to see the world with greater depth and empathy. I’ve become better at recognizing not only my own psychological wounds but also those of others, which has helped me connect with people on a deeper level. I've also sought therapy, both in-person and online, and have seen positive results. While I still struggle with some issues from my past—like feeling insecure about my appearance, doubting people’s motives, and having a hard time trusting—I’ve learned how to manage these feelings fairly well.

All of these factors combined have shaped me into someone different from Severus Snape. Yes, I was bullied, but I didn’t turn out like him because, unlike Snape, I was given numerous opportunities to grow, to experience love and joy, to heal, and to find pleasure in life.

Now, It’s much easier for someone like me to be kind and nice to others, to love people, to forgive myself and others, and to move on from those who don’t like me. It’s easier for me to see the world and people not as threats but with a more mature and balanced perspective. but I’m under no illusion that I am a better and more worthy person than Severus Snape or anyone like him who didn’t have the chance to heal. I simply know that I’ve been luckier, and for that, I’m grateful. But I never want to dismiss or belittle the suffering of others or blame them for their psychological struggles.

I can’t say for certain what I would’ve done in Snape’s exact situation or how bitter I might’ve become. But I’m certain of one thing: I could never be as brave or as selfless as Snape was, sacrificing his own life so readily for others. I know that I could never be a hero like him.

"Snivellus is so bad!" If I were him, I probably would've Avada Kedavra'd everyone in my first year and I wouldn't save the Wizarding World