I mentioned in this thread below my opinion on the ceasing of Snape's lessons, just fyi (so I don't spam pauraque with the same comment twice!) http://pauraque.livejournal.com/233951.html?thread=3627231#t3627231
As for Harry's guilt, looking over the chapter, I can't see much. He seems upset that his father was arrogant (and that he was wrong in doubting Snape on that particular issue) and he identifies with being bullied (presumably from a time not described in canon, pre-Hogwarts; since we don't often see Harry being victimised in front of a 'circle of onlookers' with much frequency - I'd say Ron or Draco get embarrassed much more.) But guilt? To my recollection, Harry doesn't regret spying on the Pensieve(while taking advantage of Montague's state) so much as having his father's character revealed to him.
Of course, fandom opinions on character's feelings can vary wildly. I've seen Harry's reaction to the Sectumsempra curse and the Trio's to the news of Montague; for example, described from sociopathically uncaring to saint-like compassionate.
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Date: 2006-02-02 11:02 am (UTC)http://pauraque.livejournal.com/233951.html?thread=3627231#t3627231
As for Harry's guilt, looking over the chapter, I can't see much.
He seems upset that his father was arrogant (and that he was wrong in doubting Snape on that particular issue) and he identifies with being bullied (presumably from a time not described in canon, pre-Hogwarts; since we don't often see Harry being victimised in front of a 'circle of onlookers' with much frequency - I'd say Ron or Draco get embarrassed much more.)
But guilt? To my recollection, Harry doesn't regret spying on the Pensieve(while taking advantage of Montague's state) so much as having his father's character revealed to him.
Of course, fandom opinions on character's feelings can vary wildly. I've seen Harry's reaction to the Sectumsempra curse and the Trio's to the news of Montague; for example, described from sociopathically uncaring to saint-like compassionate.