Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-410526-20160702223237/@comment-14138255-20160704181420

Gastropod wrote:

WC-83 wrote: I didn't say it'd be a natural choice, but I'd imagine Salem's successors have to be broken down to an insanely depressing level to be capable of being suceptable to Salem's control/become her host, to have the same bleak view of humanity she does. Plus, being a normal military officer fighting what are dangerous animals (but animals nonetheless) and meeting what amounts to Mrs. Satan, who is responsible for all human suffering on Remnant and all she has planned will fry her mind Lovecraft style. I dunno. None of that makes Winter any more or less likely to turn to the dark side than any other character. All of that can apply to almost anyone.

In fact since you said they have to be broken down until they have a bleak view of humanity... Wouldn't it make a lot more sense to go with someone who already has a bleak view of humanity? Only the Schnees have the power to create minions and summons. That's the point. Once a woman of the Schnee family gets powerful enough in their semblance, they'll be captured (one way or another) and brought to Salem to continue creating the Grimm.