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Hello! I decided I wanted to give tumblr a go and "level up" from my lurkerer phase. I'm curious how effective this is gonna be for my art!

Anyways, have this drawing I did a few week(s)? ago in an art trade! (The other person's side of the trade is momentarily my PFP.)

Hope u like it. I'm open to criticism and specific fandom art ideas! Tomorrow I will post the rules I have and basic stuff.

~Az. 🌸

Da Wikipedia:

"Pharmakos (greco φαρμακός) era il nome di un rituale largamente diffuso nelle città greche, simile a quello del capro espiatorio, che mirava ad ottenere una purificazione mediante l'espulsione dalla città di un individuo chiamato pharmakos (qualcosa come "il maledetto").

Ne parla, per esempio, il poeta Callimaco (fr. 90 Pf.): egli dice che un uomo scelto per la sua bruttezza veniva nutrito a spese della città, poi, un giorno stabilito, era scacciato a frustate; in altri luoghi ogni anno uno sventurato veniva "comprato" e nutrito a spese pubbliche, poi lo si espelleva a sassate dalla città."

La vittima predestinata doveva essere brutta, o deforme, o ammalata, o pazza. Meglio se tutte queste cose assieme.

Non doveva accettare le consuetudini.

Doveva rappresentare la diversita', nel suo significato peggiore, doveva essere differente dal cittadino medio.

Cacciare via o uccidere il pharmacon non avrebbe cambiato niente, ma questi rituali servono a dare coesione, non a risolvere problemi.

Il pharmacon nell'Iliade è Tersite. In Harry Potter è Piton. Poco importa che la Rowling ne fosse consapevole, uno scrittore non fa quello che vuole, fa quello che sente.

Le diverse reazioni ostili a Piton vanno dal disgusto per il suo comportamento alla derisione del suo aspetto fisico, al godimento puro per il suo triste destino. Le reazioni emotive del pubblico che odia Piton sono giuste, se collocate nella mentalita' delle societa' antiche.

Quello che non e' giusto, ed e' preoccupante, è che nessuno se ne renda conto.

Altre informazioni si possono trovare nel libro "Breve Storia della Vendetta" di Antonio Fichera, "Tersite" di Stefan Zweig e alcuni scritti di Eva Cantarella.

Vorrei togliermi una curiosita', se possibile senza essere virtualmente massacrata.

Come ha fatto, Lily, a sposare James?

Mi spiego meglio.

Come fa, una ragazza normale, anche solo a pensare di poter uscire con un tizio che ha umiliato, maltrattato e diffamato un suo amico per poterla avere?

Nel momento in cui accetta il primo appuntamento, è come se approvasse tutto cio' che lui ha fatto. Anzi, si sta oggettificando da sola.

Ci vuole molto pelo sullo stomaco per accettare questo come "bene". Il rigore morale dovrebbe valere per tutti. Se tu volti le spalle a un amico per un solo insulto, per di piu' palesemente causato dalla gelosia, sei tu che devi giustificarti, non lui.

E se non accetti nemmeno le sue scuse, il razzismo non c'entra, sei tu a essere una melma.

È ovvio che da una parte c'e' la sicurezza economica, la popolarita', il successo sportivo, il pedigree. E dall'altra c'e' la bruttezza fisica, l'ostracismo, le materie oscure, l'essere mezzosangue e asociale. Nessuno la obbligava a sposare Piton, d'altra parte perche' mantenere un'amicizia per 15 anni? Una persona che ti fa schifo la abbandoni in fretta.

"Harry Potter" ha una morale elastica a proprio uso e consumo, specialmente Lily Potter.

Convincetemi che sbaglio.

Tengo a precisare una cosa evidente, talmente evidente che nessuno ci fa piu' caso.

Il bullismo si attua verso le persone piu' deboli, socialmente parlando, cioe' che sono diverse da tutti gli altri.

Non me ne frega niente se Piton è forte con la Magia Oscura, è debole in quanto la pensa diversamente dagli altri ed e' isolato. La sua unica opportunita' era diventare bravo in quello che è il suo forte.

Chi non capisce questo, non capisce nulla.

Non puoi bullizzare una persona carina. Perche' è bella, nessuno ti viene dietro, pensano che sei scemo. La bellezza è un canone estetico che porta al successo.

E non puoi bullizzare un ragazzo popolare, perche' non penseranno che lui è una metda, ma che tu sei invidioso. Infatti Remus, testuali parole, dice che Piton era invidioso perche' James era bravo a quidditch.

Se ti prendono di mira, non puoi reagire con la sfessa tecnica della calunnia e della sopraffazione. Perche' ai piu' sembrerai patetico. Quindi, letteralmente, Piton non poteva bullizzare i Malandrini.

Io non contesto Lily per essersi sposata con James. La discuto per il modo in cui lo ha fatto. Come se lei stesse dalla parte della bellezza e della popolarita'. Come se Piton fosse una vittima sacrificale per la propria deformita', fisica o morale.

Il che fa sembrare Lily come se avesse una patata al posto del cervello.

E critico chi non si rende conto di queste cose.

Non credo che Jk volesse valorizzare un bullo perche' attraente e famoso. Credo che bisogna imparare a separare quello che dicono e fanno i personaggi dal significato della storia.

Non si puo' dire di un personaggio: "era una stronsa anche lei". Prima di tutto, non e' elegante dal punto di vista stilistico. 😅 Bisogna farlo capire con azioni, discorsi, esempi. È normale che Piton si innamori della prima strega che incontra, la sola persona che lo tratta con gentilezza. Il che non vuol dire che Lily fosse perfetta.

Defending Lily

As someone involved in the Snape fandom, I’m frustrated by the unfair criticism Lily receives. It’s disheartening to see so much disdain directed at her character, especially when many of these judgments overlook the complexities of her situation. Despite being a minor character in the books, Lily is often misunderstood and unfairly vilified, and as a Snape fan, I feel compelled to defend her. Lily deserves a fairer assessment that considers her full context, rather than being unfairly vilified.

Lily ending her friendship with Snape

Lily was fully justified in ending her friendship with Severus after he called her a slur. Although Snape was being bullied and humiliated at that moment, such a hurtful term doesn't slip out easily—it was already part of his vocabulary. He used and associated it with Muggleborns in general among his Slytherin friends, as Lily pointed out when he attempted to apologize.

““…But you call everyone of my birth Mudblood, Severus. Why should I be any different?””

It's important to note that the slur wasn't the sole reason for the end of their friendship. Their relationship had been strained for some time. Snape had long been involved with a gang of Slytherins who aspired to join Voldemort and were deeply involved with the Dark Arts. Given that Lily, his best friend and a Muggleborn, was part of the very group his associates aimed to terrorize, his affiliations were deeply troubling. Despite Lily’s efforts to distance him from his dark associations with Mulciber and Avery, Snape remained entrenched in his choices. She had been excusing his behavior for years because she cared about him deeply and did not want their friendship to end. However, everyone has their breaking point. When he called her a Mudblood, it was the final straw. She could no longer overlook his behavior or excuse it.

“It’s too late. I’ve made excuses for you for years.”

And:

“I can’t pretend anymore. You’ve chosen your way, I’ve chosen mine.”

Ending the friendship was a painful but necessary decision. It's unfair to expect Lily to bear the burden of continuously trying to "save" Snape when he was unwilling to change his ways. Despite her attempts to guide him and communicate her concerns, his own choices ultimately drove them apart.

The "Smile" During SWM

Another point of contention is the exaggerated focus on Lily’s supposed 'smile' during Snape’s bullying. It wasn’t a smile—it was a very brief twitch of her expression. When James flipped Snape upside down, Lily’s expression twitched momentarily before she continued to defend him. Some people are really blowing this out of proportion.

““Lily, whose furious expression had twitched for an instant as though she was going to smile, said, “Let him down!””

From my perspective, her reaction seems to be an involuntary response to the sudden shock of seeing Snape's underwear. It's not uncommon to smile or refrain from smiling at inappropriate times due to shock or unexpectedness. Alternatively, it could be seen as an indicator of a shift in her and Snape’s relationship, considering their strained friendship. However, Lily's subsequent actions—defending Snape and admonishing James—demonstrate her clear disdain for bullying. Furthermore, the assumption that Snape called her "Mudblood" because of her reaction is also unlikely; Snape was too preoccupied with his own humiliation to notice a fleeting twitch. Harry, observing his parents closely, might have been the only one to catch it.

Criticizing Lily for this brief, involuntary reaction and portraying her as evil is deeply unfair. It shows that she is a flawed human being like the rest of the characters.

Lily's Stance Against Bullying

Another argument I’ve heard is that Lily didn’t defend Snape from the Marauders' bullying at all or does a half-assed job. While our information is limited, we do see her stand up to James when he and Sirius insult Snape on the train to Hogwarts in their first year. Before that, when Petunia called her a freak, Lily stood her ground and told her sister it wasn’t a nice thing to say.

"“Lily sat up, rather flushed, and looked from James to Sirius in dislike. “Come on, Severus, let’s find another compartment.””

And:

“—you think I want to be a–a freak?” Lily’s eyes filled with tears as Petunia succeeded in tugging her hand away. “I’m not a freak,” said Lily. “That’s a horrible thing to say.”

Lily is depicted as a person who stands against injustice and bullying. She consistently demonstrates moral courage and empathy, defending those who are mistreated, even when it involves confronting her peers or family members. Her actions reveal a strong sense of fairness and a willingness to speak up for what is right, showcasing her integrity and compassion. Given this, it's likely she defended her best friend on numerous other occasions. Additionally, Snape probably kept most of the bullying incidents a secret from her, viewing it as humiliating. Even Sirius noted that Lily wasn’t aware that James continued to hex Snape in their seventh year. This suggests that it’s not far-fetched to assume Snape may have kept much of the bullying from her.

Lily's Marriage to James

At last, I understand why some might feel uneasy about Lily marrying James Potter, given his history as a bully toward Snape. It's completely reasonable to feel conflicted, as reconciling her choice with her past can seem challenging. However, it's important to note that by the time Lily had gotten with James, she and Snape hadn't been in touch for about two years. Their friendship had ended, and she was no longer involved in his life. This doesn’t mean she was dismissing her past with Snape; rather, she had moved on from that chapter of her life. As I mentioned earlier, Lily likely wasn’t fully aware of the extent of Snape's bullying. Additionally, she saw qualities in James that indicated he had matured to a point she could accept. Lily is not a grudge holder; she is a forgiving person who is willing to give second chances when she perceives change, which she probably saw in James.

All of this doesn’t diminish Snape’s suffering or the challenges he faced, but it highlights the complex realities of both their situations. It’s crucial to consider Lily’s perspective and avoid unfairly condemning her. She shouldn’t be demonized; her actions reflect her own limitations and struggles. Just like all the characters in the series, Lily was flawed and real. Recognizing this can help us move past the simplistic view of her as bad person and appreciate her as a multidimensional character who, like everyone, had her own battles and growth.