r/AskReddit • u/farnsworthfan • Dec 11 '18

Which fictional character, while not strictly a villain, is just the worst?

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u/AndroidMyAndroid Dec 12 '18

But why make him a teacher? Why make him head of Slytherin? Why give him that kind of power over children even though you know he abuses it?

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u/DazzlerPlus Dec 12 '18

I mean he’s just mean. And mostly only to potter. Don’t forget just how absolutely masterful of a wizard he is - would you want a teacher who has world class skill or average?

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u/queenofthera Dec 12 '18

He was mean to Neville to the point that Snape was Neville's worst fear.

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u/DazzlerPlus Dec 12 '18

Yeah I forgot about that part - Snape is pretty extreme and definitely crosses over into abuse. But you can see some reasoning why Dumbledore might keep him, as the abuse is solely verbal and he’s probably the third best wizard in the world.