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Severus Snape vs Minerva McGonagall

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INTJ

Severus Snape

Harry Potter

INTJ The Mastermind Enneagram 4

The meanest teacher at Hogwarts, hiding the best-kept secret in the series.

Strengths

  • Brilliant at potions, spells and reading people
  • Keeps a secret for nearly two decades
  • Brave in a quiet, unthanked way
  • Loyal to one promise until his last breath

Weak spots

  • Takes old grudges out on children
  • Uses sarcasm as a weapon
  • Rarely explains himself to anyone
  • Cannot let go of the past

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ISTJ

Minerva McGonagall

Harry Potter

ISTJ The Inspector Enneagram 1

Stern, fair, and secretly the biggest Quidditch fan at Hogwarts.

Strengths

  • Fair even to students from rival houses
  • Calm, decisive leadership in emergencies
  • Stands up to bad authority without flinching
  • High standards that bring out people's best

Weak spots

  • Can seem cold until you know her
  • Dismisses anything vague or unproven
  • Pushes herself well past her limits

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How they compare

They share 3 of the four letters (Introverted, Thinking, Judging).

Where they split: iNtuitive (Severus Snape) vs Sensing (Minerva McGonagall).

On the Enneagram Severus Snape is a 4 (The Individualist) and Minerva McGonagall is a 1 (The Reformer).

On our profiles they are listed as a good match for each other.

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