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In my mind, I often contrast the Gryffindor bravery with the Slytherin bravery (as I see them).
The Gryffindor bravery, to me, is exemplified by Minerva McGonagall's rush to intervene when Hagrid is about to be arrested by Umbridge & the aurors. It's noble, & brave - her utter outrage & disregard for the consequences, make me adore her - but because she hasn't paused to assess the situation, it achieves little.
Slytherin bravery, I think, would have assessed the situation, and figured out the best strategy for success. Snape's bravery cannot be questioned, but had he chosen to intervene, it would never have been a rash and headlong (and ultimately meaningless) rush to immediately confront the injustice.
So, this desire for effective results as the consequence of one's actions is a positive Slytherin trait.
The Gryffindor bravery, to me, is exemplified by Minerva McGonagall's rush to intervene when Hagrid is about to be arrested by Umbridge & the aurors. It's noble, & brave - her utter outrage & disregard for the consequences, make me adore her - but because she hasn't paused to assess the situation, it achieves little.
Slytherin bravery, I think, would have assessed the situation, and figured out the best strategy for success. Snape's bravery cannot be questioned, but had he chosen to intervene, it would never have been a rash and headlong (and ultimately meaningless) rush to immediately confront the injustice.
So, this desire for effective results as the consequence of one's actions is a positive Slytherin trait.