why readers love Snape

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anavenc schrieb:

> So, I guess, my question is: why readers so badly want Snape to be
> different from the fellow we see in Rowling's books? Especially that
> the original character is so fascinating in his own right?

In addition to the other posts, I think there could be another point:
I don't know if Snape still needs to be saved or redeemed, because hadn't he
already done this by hisself (his decision to leave the DE and turn to
Dumbledore's side)?
He could stand for that the possibility does exist to overcome ones inner
dark side, to successfully start a new life. This does not mean that
everythings a pink paradise after that, there will be still things to struggle with,
and the things done in the past have scared ones life. Although Snape is not
beloved in the books, he shows that it is possible to survive and stand upright
after all.
For those who have romantic feelings for him but don't belong to the group
who wants to "save" him, he could be someone who appreciates the dark inside
of someone and perhaps love this person.

Although I would not like to see Snape fall in love with a sweet little
woman and turn to be a merry man, I think that he is able to love because he does
have strong emotions and therefore is not coldhearted.

LesAJa

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