I just posted a short essay at my journal. It's on "how evil is presented in the Potterverse, on villains and character depth, and on the supposed theme of inter-House unity," to borrow a quote from the essay itself, or just "Slytherin Rant" for short ( Read more... )

Severus Snape and the Gang of SlytherinsFans love them, fans hate them, fans love to hate them. They are the Slytherin counterparts to the Marauders. They are fascinating and mysterious. Sirius named six, but the way he worded his description indicated at least a seventh, at least one who didn't become a Death Eater. Exploring the canon, we ( Read more... )

I'n fandom, I’ve often stumbled across concept that being sarcastic and being Slytherin are somehow related. But does that really make any sense?

I think not, and I’ll tell you why

All of Hogwarts was flipped topsy-turvy in HBP: see what happens when Draco isn't there to lead the tormenting? All of Gryffindor ends up being the tormentors!

Topsy-turvy, ev'rything is upsy-daisy, topsy-turvy, ev'ryone is acting crazy!

(Hello, everybody, first time here! ^ I'm not too fond of cross-posting, sorry!)

I have a poll and a short essay on the subject of what Draco's secondary Hogwarts house is (i.e. if he weren't sorted into Slytherin, where would he be?), here.

Hello there! First time poster, long time reader. :D

I had this idea bouncing about in my head for awhile, so I decided to see it through. Please read my essay, in which Slytherins are not evil and J.K. Rowling has a fetish for ugly villains.

Comments and thoughts are much appreciated!

I posted this essay in my own journal some time ago, but accioslash encouraged me to post it here, too.

When I was at school our class was in a situation that bore some similarities to that of the Slytherin. So, extrapolating from my own experinces I present an idea about how the Slytherin house might work.

( Slytherin--a united house )

*waves to all* I'm new here, and my name is Thalia. I had posted this essay in my own lj, but was told that I should share it over here by hermione_like.

( On Characterization Cliches, the most commonplace sins: Slytherin House )