How should Harry deal with Snape? (was: Why Snape doesn't have to be human)

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No: HPFGUIDX 107589

 
> Mel:

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> Well, let's see. By attending to his lessons and studying. By 
> minding his own business. By following the rules once in a while 
and 
> even occassionally listening to something told him by an adult. 
> *Any* adult.
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Potioncat:
But if that fit Harry's personality, he wouldn't be in Gryffindor, 
would he?  Most likely Hufflepuff.  Harry is Harry, and other than 
normal maturing, I don't want his personality to change any more 
than I want Snape's personality to change.

Potioncat