OOP: Snape is still BAD

[doliesl]

No: HPFGUIDX 66343


> Most IMPORTANTLY though, in the webcast interview, JK says that all 
> the people who like Snape and Draco are scary. (well not exactly, I 
> am paraphrasing) BUT, she says the reason Snape never got the DADA 
> job was because Dumbledore thought it would bring out the worst in 
> him. She said, don't feel too sorry for Snape, he is definitely 
worth 
> keeping your eyes on.

Actually JKR has never said anything disapproving about people who 
likes Snape at all. She expressed that only about Draco ("you guys 
are getting a little too fond of him.").

Here's a more accurate reflection on what she has said (from my 
memory):

SF: and later you just get this idea that maybe he (Snape)'s not so 
bad after all... 

JKR: Yes, uh, but you shouldn't think he's... too nice. Let me just 
say that. He's worth keeping an eye on. Old Severus. Definitely.
 
I didn't get the feeling that she didn't want people liking Snape at 
all (that would be a shame! Creating such an interesting and complex 
character and expect no one likes him?) . She kept reminding us 
to "keep an eye on Severus" already tells you a lot about this 
character being one of her favorites to write, and what interesting 
things she has installed for him in future books. Snape is the kind 
of interesting character that she expects the reactions/attentions 
from readers. And honestly, most of the Snape fans don't "like" Snape 
because he's *nice* anyway. 

-D.