[Tanniker Smith]

Right. My point being that Hermione has an otter patronus, and otters are weasels, so there's the connection. I don't see that there's a connection between Ron's terrier and Hermione.

Likewise, James turned into a stag and Lily's patronus was a doe (as was Snape's).

[r9etb]

I don't see that there's a connection between Ron's terrier and Hermione.

Well no ... but then, I was more focused on making the yucky joke.

Likewise, James turned into a stag and Lily's patronus was a doe (as was Snape's).

Ah, I see. So you're suggesting a lot of Snape's nastiness was a result of his repressed homosexual attraction to James.... and that he'd have been much nicer and well-grooomed (not to mention a snappier dresser) if he'd simply been open about his feelings.... ;-)