What do we know about magical cores? Fanon certainly explores the issue, but is there anything within canon that addresses just what makes a witch or wizard stronger than their peers? Canon implies that the most powerful wizards are half-bloods, but is there a genuine argument for that beyond a huge series of coincidences ( Read more... )

Snape Loves Quidditch by HapticMimesis on DeviantArt

Today, I'm sharing a 2008 post about Severus and his colleagues. There's loads of insightful thoughts and commentary so give it a read, and as always, feel free to continue the discussion.

The Ministry happily employs Obliviators to protect the Statute of Secrecy, and it's known that memories can be both erased and rewritten. We know that Gilderoy Lockhart maintained a career using the Memory Charm. We also know that Severus is an accomplished Occlumens and Legilimens ( Read more... )

Hey, everyone!
Swinging through in a rush again but wishing you a happy Friday :)
Here's some Severus art inspired by the SS/HP classic Two Lockets by acid and sinick.


Severus by Anarda2 on DeviantArt

Why did Severus choose to follow the Dark Lord?

Once selected by Voldemort as worthy was there a choice other than defiant death?

Today, I'm sharing art inspired by a fantastic series of drabbles written by lariopefic for the first round of Snape_LDWS, which focused on the Seven Deadly Sins. You can find the drabbles on AO3. I think Wrath may be my favorite, but I'll probably change my mind repeatedly, as I often do when gifted with so much well-written Snape because I'm already shifting back to ( Read more... )

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Severus Snape and the author's abandonment of his character in DH---
Severus was a crucial character in the series, especially the later books, and his death scene provided Harry with vital information. Aside from the favorite fandom answer: Severus didn't die. (I assure you that I won't argue against that.) Why do you believe JKR failed to provide ( Read more... )

*passes through in a tizzy*
apologies for no TBT post yesterday, my week has been busy

Here's one of my favorite images of teenage Severus.
Happy Friday!


Severus Snape by sikuriina on DeviantArt