Because you like Jen Lindley in Dawson's Creek
Severus Snape is a misanthropic potions teacher with a vindictive streak. See them in Harry Potter Series.
What Ron Weasley lacks in motivation and book smarts, he makes up for in loyalty and street smarts. See them in Harry Potter Series.
With great power comes great responsibility, but Peter Parker always seems to get the short end of that bargain. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Walter White's knowledge of chemistry allows him to cook astoundingly pure meth, leading to a rapid – albeit tumultuous – rise in the criminal drug world. See them in Breaking Bad.
As an undercover cop, Schmidt is getting to relive high school as a cool kid. See them in 21 Jump Street.
Nemo is a small fish in a vast ocean, but he dreams of seeing it all. See them in Finding Nemo.
Napoleon Dynamite loves tater tots, mythical beasts, and reveling in his awkwardness. See them in Napoleon Dynamite.
There are certain souls the surprisingly sensitive Death would rather not reap. See them in The Book Thief.
While Jay Gatsby doesn't necessarily like to attend his parties, he knows how to throw a world-class bash. See them in The Great Gatsby.
His elfin self-confidence can border on pretension, but Legolas Greenleaf is a fearsome fighter and a loyal friend. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
A loyal dinosaur, Yoshi loves both saving the day and chowing down on a good meal. See them in Super Mario Bros..