Hey! Firstly, It's so nice to see a fellow Snape fan! Secondly , I feel like the anti Snape's are really starting to get to my head. What do you think I shud say when I'm asked about why I like Snape by antis?( I need a short but legit comeback)
Honestly, anon? Are antis really worth your energy? Well, I guess so, because everytime one appears on my dash I have to answer them even though their hate of the character isn't even rational...
So if you're specifically talking about antis and not just people who don't like Snape, I'd advise to explain (and not expect an intelligent answer):
Everyone has a right to like any characher for any reasons, which does not mean liking this characher makes you agree with all their actions. Being a Pro Snape doesn't mean being pro shitty teacher. What interest is there in turning a blind eye on a characher's flaws when they are what make them complex and relatable and even likable?
Liking a characher does not mean you have the same values as this characher. In fact, no character in Harry Potter is moraly perfect and many characters are moraly much worst than Snape (Bellatrix, Voldemort, even Lucius, Grindelwald, arguably Dumbledore...) and people don't get called out for liking them. So why is Snape different? (We know why within the Snapedom but no need to explain).
A character isn't a real person. Just chill.
It's true Snape has major flaws, but he also has major qualities. You choose to concentrate on his flaws (well antis will actually invent him flaws based on fanon) and I choose to concentrate on both his flaws and qualities as a human, or even his heroic potential.
Anti-heroes are actually often the most liked/fascinating characters in literature. Snape is a good contemporary example.
I mean do you tell any people who loves a super vilain they shouldn't like them because they're super mean? Seriously?
Calling out and hating on people who hate a moraly grey characher but seeing not moral problem in spreading hate/forcing your opinion on others is........
If the person is actually open to discussion: Snape is a complex character with many layers, a very interesting case study psychology and sociology wise which also allows many people to relate to him as he was written in a very human way, as they understand the struggles of poor life choices/loss and grief/bullying/trauma/depression/radicalization/unpleasant looks/being socially awkward etc. It's actually reassuring to see that Snape isn't the perfect idealised victim but behaves in a very human way.
But if they won't understand... Don't push it.
Like, I like whoever I want and who are you to tell me who to like or not? Mmh? Ah yes that's it no one. Duh.
Anyway anon lovely to meet another Snape fan and I hope you like the Snapedom! I'd advise to hide some Snape hate tags though so that you don't get too affected by antis' bullshit. Hope to see you here soon!
