Why Snape appeals (mainly) to women

[eillim022861 <the.harrisfamily@virgin.net>]

No: HPFGUIDX 48337

This is my first posting, hope it is ok?

Ezzie Mora wrote
>I think the appeal to most women is Snape's unique
>range of character (intelligent, dark, brooding,
>ambitious, mysterious, tortured) that is appealing. 
>If you're a Snape fan, ask yourself when the
>inclinations (obsession?) began.

I think that by the end of book three I was hooked.  I agree with 
Ezzie Mora that Snape's range of character is appealing.  He is a 
fine example of a Bryonic hero, full of angst, tortured, definately a 
misogynist, with a mysterious past.  He is comparable with other 
heros (or anti-heros?) such as Rochester and Heathcliffe.  Throw in a 
touch of the gothic with the potions, dungeons and his dark cloaks 
and hair and you have a memorable character.

I also think that part of the appeal is that there are many blanks 
that we can choose to fill in for ourselves. Indeed there is the 
possibility that he may not be a reformed character.  I suppose that 
the bad boy will always have his appeal, and is undoubtedly a 
challenge for any woman.

Finally, I wondered if the fact that Krum's physical appearance to 
Snape is of any particular significance.  ('sallow skin', 'hooked 
nose').   I did trawl through the messages but couldn't find much on 
this.

I do hope Snape finds love though, or some salvation.

a devoted Snape fan
eillim