Judgments about Snape-lovers

[cubfanbudwoman]

No: HPFGUIDX 114915


Matt:
> loving Snape suggests (although it does not require) any of the 
> following:
> 
> * the Snape-lover is able to look past some degree of cruel 
behavior
> to understand a person's true motives
> * the Snape-lover is willing to accept the judgment of a trusted
> person (DD) even when it conflicts with his/her own experience
> * the Snape-lover stands up for those who are on his/her team 
> * the Snape-lover understands what it is like to be bullied and 
teased
> (and how that cycle can perpetuate itself)
> * the Snape-lover roots for the underdog (even though Snape himself
> sometimes does not, viz. Neville)
> * the Snape-lover respects a person who conquers temptation, and 
who
> chooses the right path over the easy one
> * the Snape-lover loves unconditionally.  
> * the Snape-lover is able to look past surface appearances
> * the Snape-lover has respect for authority, independent of the 
person
> exercising it
> * the Snape-lover appreciates precision and attention to detail
> (outside the area of personal grooming, of course :))
> * the Snape-lover appreciates subtlety of character and of 
reasoning
> * the Snape-lover just plain likes smart folks.


SSSusan:
You forgot the possibility that the Snape-lover simply enjoys 
snarky, intelligent, witty reparte.  :-)

Siriusly Snapey Susan