For the first time in a while (actually, I'm not sure if I have ever done this on here), I have a story that's not a Romance... It's Family/Drama. It's called Northern Comfort, and basically provides background on Snape. But it's really interesting background... It's like we're getting into Snape's mind and we get to understand why he is the way he is.
It's only three chapters, but they're relatively long chapters. I love this fic because it makes so much sense, and you can tell that the author really put a lot of thought into it. Severus definitely didn't deserve the childhood he had, and it just makes me a little sad...
There's nothing particularly inappropriate in it, so it's only rated T. I suggest you read and review it, because it currently has only one review, even though it deserves more.
You walk three times past the wall on the seventh floor corridor, and the Room of Requirement. Inside is this link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6750672/1/Northern_Comfort
Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Snape Quote of the Week #21
"So the boy... the boy must die?" asked Snape quite calmly.
"And Voldemort himself must do it, Severus. That is essential."
Another long silence. Then Snape said, "I thought... all these years... that we were protecting him for her. For Lily."
"We have protected him because it has been essential to teach him, to raise him, to let him try his strength," said Dumbledore, his eyes still tight shut. "Meanwhile, the connection between then grows ever stronger, a parasitic growth: Sometimes I have thought he suspects it himself. If I know him, he will have arranged matters so that when he does set out to meet his death, it will truly mean the end of Voldemort."
Dumbledore opened his eyes. Snape looked horrified.
"You have kept him alive so that he can die at the right moment?"
"Don't be shocked, Severus. How many men have you watched die?"
"Lately, only those whom I could not save," said Snape. He stood up. "You have used me."
"Meaning?"
"I have spied for you and lied for you, put myself in mortal danger for you. Everything was supposed to be to keep Lily Potter's son safe. Now you tell me you have been raising him like a pig for slaughter--"
"But this is touching, Severus," said Dumbledore seriously. "Have you grown to care for the boy, after all?"
"For him?" shouted Snape. "Expecto Patronum!"
From the tip of his wand burst the silver doe: She landed on the office floor, bounded once across the office, and soared out of the window. Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears.
"After all this time?"
"Always," said Snape.
~The Deathly Hallows, Ch. 33, "The Prince's Tale"
Since Deathly Hallows Part 2 comes out in theatres tonight at midnight (in the U.S., at least), I thought this would be the best quote for today.
Just typing it out makes me want to cry... Oh God, I'm going to break down in the theatre when I see it. The first time I read it, I just wanted to die. The word 'Always' has become so iconic... I tear up everytime I hear it used even in a casual conversation, and then people ask me what's wrong. I can't answer because they wouldn't understand.
And this is where a lot of people will refer to when they say they don't like Snape even though they've read all the books. They say that Snape never really changed, because he never cared about Harry. But those people are stupid, because that's what makes him so amazing. He risked his life to protect a boy that he hated because he just loved Lily that much. And though there's a lot of controversy, I don't think he ever cared about Harry. For all he cared, Harry could be maimed and seriously injured... just not dead. Because that would mean that he failed Lily.
It's remarkable that he could love her that much. You never see that kind of love anymore...
"And Voldemort himself must do it, Severus. That is essential."
Another long silence. Then Snape said, "I thought... all these years... that we were protecting him for her. For Lily."
"We have protected him because it has been essential to teach him, to raise him, to let him try his strength," said Dumbledore, his eyes still tight shut. "Meanwhile, the connection between then grows ever stronger, a parasitic growth: Sometimes I have thought he suspects it himself. If I know him, he will have arranged matters so that when he does set out to meet his death, it will truly mean the end of Voldemort."
Dumbledore opened his eyes. Snape looked horrified.
"You have kept him alive so that he can die at the right moment?"
"Don't be shocked, Severus. How many men have you watched die?"
"Lately, only those whom I could not save," said Snape. He stood up. "You have used me."
"Meaning?"
"I have spied for you and lied for you, put myself in mortal danger for you. Everything was supposed to be to keep Lily Potter's son safe. Now you tell me you have been raising him like a pig for slaughter--"
"But this is touching, Severus," said Dumbledore seriously. "Have you grown to care for the boy, after all?"
"For him?" shouted Snape. "Expecto Patronum!"
From the tip of his wand burst the silver doe: She landed on the office floor, bounded once across the office, and soared out of the window. Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears.
"After all this time?"
"Always," said Snape.
~The Deathly Hallows, Ch. 33, "The Prince's Tale"
Since Deathly Hallows Part 2 comes out in theatres tonight at midnight (in the U.S., at least), I thought this would be the best quote for today.
Just typing it out makes me want to cry... Oh God, I'm going to break down in the theatre when I see it. The first time I read it, I just wanted to die. The word 'Always' has become so iconic... I tear up everytime I hear it used even in a casual conversation, and then people ask me what's wrong. I can't answer because they wouldn't understand.
And this is where a lot of people will refer to when they say they don't like Snape even though they've read all the books. They say that Snape never really changed, because he never cared about Harry. But those people are stupid, because that's what makes him so amazing. He risked his life to protect a boy that he hated because he just loved Lily that much. And though there's a lot of controversy, I don't think he ever cared about Harry. For all he cared, Harry could be maimed and seriously injured... just not dead. Because that would mean that he failed Lily.
It's remarkable that he could love her that much. You never see that kind of love anymore...
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Snape Video of the Week #21
A Look Back at Severus Snape (*SPOILERS*)
Curse you, you traitorous fingers, for clicking on this... Well, it's too late now. I've watched it. I noticed that they included part of the 'Always' scene... *sniffle* And then after that, when Snape is surrounded by the light, I have no idea what that was. I'd guess it was just as he dies...
Curse you, you traitorous fingers, for clicking on this... Well, it's too late now. I've watched it. I noticed that they included part of the 'Always' scene... *sniffle* And then after that, when Snape is surrounded by the light, I have no idea what that was. I'd guess it was just as he dies...
Monday, July 11, 2011
Weekly Snape-ly Event #21
Severus Snape Won the Harry Potter World Cup!
I never doubted that he would, but just think about it... He beat everyone. There were sixty-four characters to vote for, and this means that he is literally the most favorite character. Suck on that, Snape haters.
Everyone predicted it... even Tom Felton did. And you know, they interviewed Rupert Grint about how it felt to make it to the last four... They need to interview Alan Rickman. Alan always says the best things... I love him so bloody much.
Anyway, you can read the article here: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1667081/harry-potter-world-cup-severus-snape-wins.jhtml
There was a livestream where they announced that he had won, but I didn't watch it. I was too busy watching the Goblet of Fire.
I never doubted that he would, but just think about it... He beat everyone. There were sixty-four characters to vote for, and this means that he is literally the most favorite character. Suck on that, Snape haters.
Everyone predicted it... even Tom Felton did. And you know, they interviewed Rupert Grint about how it felt to make it to the last four... They need to interview Alan Rickman. Alan always says the best things... I love him so bloody much.
Anyway, you can read the article here: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1667081/harry-potter-world-cup-severus-snape-wins.jhtml
There was a livestream where they announced that he had won, but I didn't watch it. I was too busy watching the Goblet of Fire.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Snape Picture of the Week #21
This is what happens when Snape tries to smile. Did any of you ever watch the Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy? You know that one episode where Mandy wants to be in a beauty pageant, and she smiles in the last part, and the Universe is totally ripped apart? Yeah, I'd figure that would happen if Snape smiled.
Coincidentally, I love his smile. He never smiles unless it's a nasty smile. And there was that time that he thought Harry and Ron were getting expelled, and he was really exciting, so I'm guessing he was smiling with genuine (however twisted it was) happiness.
And of course, when he has to force a smile, it wouldn't reach his eyes, just Karkaroff.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Snape Products You Should Totally Buy #7
This is my last Snape Products post, so I'm ending it with Snape posters.
Posters of Snape in your room are a necessity. I have a few, but I painted them myself. I've asked my parents to get me one, but they haven't yet. >.<
But you know what I would love? To have snape's face enlarged painted on my ceiling so I can lay on my back and fall asleep staring at Snape. Then when I woke up, the first thing I'd see is him. Of course, this can be accomplished with a full-body lifesize poster of him as well.
Too bad there aren't many lifesize Snape posters. There are cutouts, but they're from the first movie and aren't good quality. But on Zazzle, you can get posters of all sizes (the price increasing with size): http://www.zazzle.com/deathly_hallows_snape_poster-228199292820136804
Okay, here's what I need: Snape pillowcases, Snape blanket, Snape posters covering every inch of my wall and ceiling, and all Snape attire. Imagine that.
Posters of Snape in your room are a necessity. I have a few, but I painted them myself. I've asked my parents to get me one, but they haven't yet. >.<
But you know what I would love? To have snape's face enlarged painted on my ceiling so I can lay on my back and fall asleep staring at Snape. Then when I woke up, the first thing I'd see is him. Of course, this can be accomplished with a full-body lifesize poster of him as well.
Too bad there aren't many lifesize Snape posters. There are cutouts, but they're from the first movie and aren't good quality. But on Zazzle, you can get posters of all sizes (the price increasing with size): http://www.zazzle.com/deathly_hallows_snape_poster-228199292820136804
Okay, here's what I need: Snape pillowcases, Snape blanket, Snape posters covering every inch of my wall and ceiling, and all Snape attire. Imagine that.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Fanfiction Friday #21
DID SOMEONE SAY SEVERUS SNAPE?
Alright, that didn't work as well with Snape. That dramatic entrance is reserved for Draco Malfoy.
Anyway, I have a Snape/OC fic today, and it's called A Place For My Heart. You know, if you ignore Lily's existence (or if you started writing before DH came out), Snape/OC makes more sense than any other pairing involving Snape. I mean, I ship him with several people, but I can't really see him with any Canon characters. They're all too annoying for him.
So the OC in this fic is named Caterina, and she's not a Mary Sue. The author gave her a real personality and a creative backstory. It's really worth a read. Coincidentally, it's the same author that wrote In Fields of Purple Amaranth. She's really talented.
It's rated M for sexual situations (which are always good when they involve Sev), and there are over 50 chapters so far. They aren't terribly long chapters, but they're of decent length. Oh- and it mostly sticks to Canon, but some things are changed.
It's a really cute story (as well as sexy), and if you like pairing Snape with OCs, you will love it.
I open at the close.
The Snitch opens, and inside is this link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5706398/1/A_Place_for_My_Heart
Alright, that didn't work as well with Snape. That dramatic entrance is reserved for Draco Malfoy.
Anyway, I have a Snape/OC fic today, and it's called A Place For My Heart. You know, if you ignore Lily's existence (or if you started writing before DH came out), Snape/OC makes more sense than any other pairing involving Snape. I mean, I ship him with several people, but I can't really see him with any Canon characters. They're all too annoying for him.
So the OC in this fic is named Caterina, and she's not a Mary Sue. The author gave her a real personality and a creative backstory. It's really worth a read. Coincidentally, it's the same author that wrote In Fields of Purple Amaranth. She's really talented.
It's rated M for sexual situations (which are always good when they involve Sev), and there are over 50 chapters so far. They aren't terribly long chapters, but they're of decent length. Oh- and it mostly sticks to Canon, but some things are changed.
It's a really cute story (as well as sexy), and if you like pairing Snape with OCs, you will love it.
I open at the close.
The Snitch opens, and inside is this link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5706398/1/A_Place_for_My_Heart
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