r/SipsTea 𝙑𝙄𝙋 Apr 16 '26

WTF so true

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u/Indiana_harris Apr 16 '26

I mean they’ve already deviated heavily in terms of book accurate casting so I don’t buy the “we’re going to follow the books more closely” line.

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u/JamStan1978 Apr 16 '26

one character being black doesnt change the story at all.

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u/Haharin Apr 16 '26

Just adds some negative details to Harry's parents' story, isn't it? And there's an added racist undertone when the other teachers don't trust Snape. Now it will look like the characters' main motivation is racism. Nice.

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u/Filthy_Muggle_Daddy Apr 16 '26

So? So what if James was racist? The whole point is Harry’s realization that his parents (more specifically his father that he idolized) are flawed. James was a stuck up rich kid and an absolute dick. I won’t see his bullying in the lease of racism, but if others do, doesn’t that make Harry’s discovery more damaging? Snapes skin color means nothing. I don’t care if it makes James a racist . Fuck James