****Dick Clark Speaking Voice****On this glorious day rejoicing the former Potions Master's 46th birthday, we look back to this date 29 years ago, where we nostalgically remenice the events of the night on which Severus Snape 'Came of Age', according to British Wizarding customs. We all know what that means, correct? Ickel Snivellus was legally able to purchase and consume alcohol!!!:D
On this particular night, Horace Slughorn (being the sly Slytherin we came to love), reserved the Hog's Head in light of the occasion, and invited no one but those elite members of his so-christened 'Slug Club'. Whatever happened therein, doesn't matter, because only few can remember! (partially inspired by
aysquid )
so let's all wish him a very happy birthday (assuming -- God Willingly -- that he a) Lives throughout the series, and b) isn't such a bad guy)!!!
This is what Severus looked like the morning after he celebrated his entering Manhood, that fateful night at the Hog's Head: