Evaluating Snape (was: Re: Lupin's resentment )

[vmonte]

No: HPFGUIDX 94231

Mel wrote:
Hermione is a teacher's nightmare. She IS a know it all and a bossy, 
aggressive one. Students like that cow other students who fall into 
a "oh she's going to answer anyway, why bother," line of thinking 
when her type is in the room. There are only so many times a teacher 
can say "Why don't we give someone else a chance," or "I'm sure 
you've done the reading, Miss Granger, shall we let someone else show 
us that they have as well?" before even the sweetest, calmest "Miss 
Honey" type blows a gasket. 

vmonte responds:

Hermione is not a teacher's nightmare -- she is the exact opposite! 
Teachers want their students to be attentive and prepared for class. 
It's obvious that all the other teachers are happy to have Hermione 
in their class. Face it -- Snape is a jerk!!!!

That doesn't mean that I don't like the character. I've said many 
times that I love his quick wit and biting sarcasm!  The guy makes me 
laugh!!! 

What I don't buy is the idea that he is a good guy underneath it 
all.  I think that Snape really only cares about Snape.  If he is on 
the side of the Order it's only because it beats working with Voldy.

vmonte