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[โ€“] Goretantath@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The difference between bravery and stupidity is if you are either doing it for yourself or doing it for others, snape had too much "self" in his actions.

[โ€“] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

There are tons of brave people who are fighting for themselves. Rape survivors for example. Bravery doesn't have to be selfless.