Snape Picture of the Week #24



I just can't get over how awesome this picture is. It's another one of those things where it's sexy, funny, and epic all at the same time.

There's been a lot of iPod Harry Potter things, and a fair few of them are Snape, but I think this is the best one that I've seen. I mean... just look at it! Even his silhouette is sexy. And since he looks sort of curvy, you know his robes are billowing. Billowing is always good.

And it's funny because of the position he's in... I can just imagine him waiting until Potions class was over, turning on his iPod, and just jamming out to some Three Day's Grace, playing air-guitar with his wand... and singing along to it.

Do I even have to explain why it's epic? Aside from everything else, it's very nicely done. It looks professional. I'd like to meet the person who created this.

Snape Theory of the Week #3

What is Snape's middle name?

This is something that people have been asking about for a while, and yet J.K. Rowling has never given us the answer. It is a simple question, and requires a one-word answer. Even so, there are elaborate arguments as to why one would guess one middle name rather than another.

A lot of people think it's Tobias, and I can see their reasoning. As creative and unique most of the names in the Potterverse are (most of which we had never even heard of prior to reading the series), the middle names tend to be named after that character's mother, father, uncle, grandfather, or someone else their parents knew. Harry James Potter. Draco Lucius Malfoy. Tom Marvolo Riddle. Ronald Bilius Weasley. Albus Severus Potter. James Sirius Potter. Lily Luna Potter. Teddy Remus Lupin. And I'd guess that Remus John Lupin's father's name was John, and that Hermione Jean Granger's mom's name was Jean.

So it would only make sense that Severus would be named partly after his father, since J.K. Rowling made everyone else too lazy to come up with their own name. Severus's mom, Eileen, must have really loved Tobias to stay with him even though he was abusive. I mean, she could use magic. If she didn't love him, then why didn't she just Imperius him or something? Besides, they were probably a happy couple before Severus was born, so Tobias wouldn't have minded naming his son 'Severus Tobias Snape.' And that does sort of have a ring to it, doesn't it?

The only argument I can find supporting that Tobias wasn't his middle name is that 'Eileen wouldn't have named her son after the Muggle husband she hated. And if Tobias had a say in naming his son, he wouldn't have wanted the wizard son he hated to have his name.' Well, I just proved that statement wrong in the previous paragraph. So that argument is invalid.

Basically, the only thing we have to go on his the possibility of him having his father's name for a middle name. Though it could very well be something entirely different, we have no evidence to support any names in particular unless J.K. Rolwing releases that information in Pottermore... I really hope she does. Or you could somehow try and talk to Severus and guess his middle name until he tells you.

Maybe it's 'Sexy'. Severus Sexy Snape... I like that.

It would be even better if he was Severus Freakin Snape.

OR if Eileen decided that his middle name should be 'Spy', so in the future when Voldemort and Dumbledore told him to do some spying and asked if he'd have any trouble, he'd be able to say, "Pfft. 'Spy' is my middle name... No really, it is. Take a look at my birth certificate." And of course you could also say the same about it being 'Dangerous' or 'Brave.'

Fanfiction Friday #24

I would have posted earlier today, but I'm very busy with my own fanfiction. I'm on the last chapter of Book 2, and I'm freaking excited.

Anyway, I have a Snape/Hermione fic today. I normally don't read Sevione (Snamione, Snanger Danger, whatever you call it) that much, but I really like this one. It's called Kiss From A Rose and is AU- Now, I normally don't like AUs, so that shows how good this one is for me to like it. It has nearly 2000 reviews and exactly 200 chapters (weird, isn't it?), so I'd say it's worth checking out.

The chapters are short, though, so you don't have to worry about it taking forever to read. And it's Rated T, so no heavy sexual stuff. *slightly disappointed*

I'm not going to give away too much, but the story summary is: Severus wanted money. Hermione wanted a name. What happens when a Snatcher most believed to be dead returns and threatens everything?

The Invisibility Cloak... the Elder Wand... and the Resurrection Stone. Together they make this link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6571673/1/Kiss_From_a_Rose

Snape Quote of the Week #23

  "Vengeance is very sweet," Snape breathed at Black. "How I hoped I would be the one to catch you...."
  "The joke's on you again, Severus," Black snarled. "As long as this boy brings his rat up to the castle"--he jerked his head at Ron--"I'll come quietly...."
  "Up to the castle?" said Snape silkily. "I don't think we need to go that far. All I have to do is call the Dementors once we get out of the Willow. They'll be very pleased to see you, Black... pleased enough to give you a little kiss, I daresay...."
  What little color there was in Black's face left it.
  "You--you've got to hear me out," he croaked. "The rat--look at the rat--"
  But there was a mad glint in Snape's eyes that Harry had never seen before. He seemed beyond reason.
  "Come on, all of you," he said. He clicked his fingers, and the ends of the cords that bound Lupin flew to his hands. "I'll drag the werewolf. Perhaps the dementors will have a kiss for him too--"
  Before he knew what he was doing, Harry had crossed the room in three strides and blocked the door.
  "Get out of the way, Potter, you're in enough trouble already," snarled Snape. "If I hadn't been here to save your skin--"
  "Professor Lupin could have killed me about a hundred times this year," Harry said. "I've been alone with him loads of times, having defense lessons against the dementors. If he was helping Black, why didn't he just finish me off then?"
  "Don't ask me to fathom the way a werewolf's mind works," hissed Snape. "Get out of the way, Potter."
  "YOU'RE PATHETIC!" Harry yelled. "JUST BECAUSE THEY MADE A FOOL OF YOU AT SCHOOL YOU WON'T EVEN LISTEN--"
  "SILENCE! I WILL NOT BE SPOKEN TO LIKE THAT!" Snape shrieked, looking madder than ever. "Like father, like son, Potter! I have just saved your neck; you should be thanking me on bended knee! You would have been well served if he'd killed you! You'd have died like your father, too arrogant to think you might be mistaken in Black--now get out of the way, or I will make you. GET OUT OF THE WAY, POTTER!"
~Prisoner of Azkaban, Ch. 19 "The Servant of Lord Voldemort"

This part always gets me. I mean, I can't even imagine how Snape's feeling at this point... He must feel so justified and almost like a part of him that's died is coming back to life when he's this close to catching Sirius Black, since he thinks that Sirius is the one who gave Lily's location to Voldemort. By killing him, he would feel like he had really done something right.

And then when he's denied of that, it would be like losing everything all over again. He can't stand it, and is slowly losing his sanity. Poor Severus.

When he tells Harry that he ought to be thanking him, it seems that all Snape really wants is to be thanked for working so hard. I bet if Harry just thanked him for saving his life, he would hate him a lot less. Plus, I noticed that he said that James had been too arrogant to think he might be mistaken in Black, and that shows something as well--Snape hates Sirius much more than he hates James. Not only because he tortured him as a kid, but because he betrayed his friend (supposedly). As much as he hated James, I think Snape just wanted Lily to be happy.

Snape Video of the Week #23

Hunt You Down- Oliver Boyd and the Remembralls

After Ministry of Magic, OBatR is one of the best Wizard Rock bands ever. Not only do they have awesome songs with awesome lyrics, but Christian Caldeira can really sing. I've also become quite addicted to the Butterbeer Experience lately...

But anyway, this is more for the song than the video, since the video is just that picture the whole time. I love this song because even though it's from Harry's POV about how much he hates Snape, it's still an awesome song. Just like Lighting Struck Tower by MoM.

Weekly Snape-ly Event #23

So this video came out earlier this week, and you may or may not have seen it. I'm using it for today's post and not tomorrow's because 1. I would consider it news--Google does too, and 2. I couldn't find anything else.

This is not only hilarious, but also pretty serious in a sense. No, not Sirius, serious. I think everyone who thinks their life sucks needs to take a look at Severus Snape's life, and then compare. If it can get better for him, it can get better for you.

And this guy is... well, he's just awesome. He doesn't look much like Snape, but he can do a pretty damn good impersonation of his voice, even if it is exaggerated. And I LOL'd at 'sometimes lover' and 'Wizard's Cancer.' Anyway, I want to meet this guy. Really.

Snape Picture of the Week #23

I found this on tumblr a few days ago, and I think it's just the sweetest thing ever. Someone drew it after a dream they had where after Snape died, his life was sort of 'reset.' He's not exactly sure what's going on, but he knows that this life is his. That girl is his daughter and Lily's down in the kitchen, making breakfast.

Oh God, I AM CRYING TEARS THAT WILL NEVER CEASE AUUUGHHH

This is exactly what Snape deserves after the life he led. And this would be his heaven, wouldn't it? And his daughter is SO FREAKING CUTE I CAN'T EVEN... UGHHHH

Snape Theory of the Week #2

Did anyone ever love Snape?

I'm not counting Lily, of course, because I'm sure she loved him as a friend and even more than that until he became a Death Eater. And I'm pretty sure someone asked J.K. Rowling this once, but there are some things about the HP series that I don't take her word for. I like to have my own interpretations, and I want to know what you guys think.

First off, there's the possibility that someone had a crush on him during his years at Hogwarts. A lot of people would consider that unlikely, since he was apparently hated by most people at Hogwarts except for Lily and his Death Eater friends. But when you think about it, there are a lot of instances where everybody hates someone except for one person, and that person pretends to hate them as well just so they aren't hated too. I think it's possible that a Slytherin girl might have had a crush on him, and therefore hated Lily because they wanted to be with him. Who knows, maybe Lupin had a crush on him, and that's why he never partook in any of the bullying.

But that wouldn't necessarily be called 'love' if it's only a crush. There's also his Death Eater days... Maybe one of the female Death Eaters liked him. Honestly, I doubt that one.

And then there's his years as a teacher at Hogwarts. I think it's very possible that one of his students may have fallen in love with him. In fact, I think Hermione may have been in love with him until she found out he killed Dumbledore, and then she moved on to Ron. But there could have been a couple other girls throughout the years, likely Slytherin girls... I wouldn't doubt it. Although I don't think any of them ever actually tried to make a move on him or slip him Love Potion. He would be able to detect a Love Potion anyway.

Fanfiction Friday #23

Okay, so I found the best thing ever today. You know how Snape accidentally calling Lily 'Mudblood' basically ruined his life? It ended their friendship, pushed him even further to becoming a Death Eater, and eventually led to him overhearing the prophecy that referred to either Lily or Alice Longbottom and Lily's death. That was all because of one little word.

Now, imagine what would have happened if Snape had been able to control his anger and hadn't called her that word. Someone already has, and decided to turn it into a fanfic. I don't know if they're the first person to do this, but they're off to a good start so far. It's called Always and Never, and they just started it a few days ago, so there's only one chapter right now. So if the end up not continuing with it or doing a bad job (which I doubt), you can't blame me.

I siriusly can't wait to read on, because I really love this idea. Snape would have had a much better life... One that he deserves.

The Silver Doe appears, and leads you to the frozen pond.
"Diffindo."
The ice cracks, and you swim down to grab this link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7195860/1/Always_and_Never#

Snape Quote of the Week #22

  "My son... my only son..."
  "You should be proud!" said Bellatrix ruthlessly. "If I had sons, I would be glad to give them up to the service to the Dark Lord!"
  Narcissa gave a little scream of despair and clutched at her long blonde hair. Snape stooped, seized her by the arms, lifted her up, and steered her back onto the sofa. He then poured her more wine and forced the glass into her hand.
  "Narcissa, that's enough. Drink this. Listen to me."
  She quieted a little; slopping wine down herself, she took a shaky sip.
  "It might be possible... for me to help Draco."
  She sat up, her face paper-white, her eyes huge.
  "Severus--oh, Severus--you would help him? Would you look after him, see he comes to no harm?"
  "I can try."
  She flung away her glass; it skidded across the table as she slid off the sofa into a kneeling position at Snape's feet, seized his hand in both of hers, and pressed her lips to it.
  "If you are to protect him... Severus, will you swear to it? Will you make the Unbreakable Vow?"
  "The Unbreakable Vow?"
  Snape's expression was blank, unreadable. Bellatrix, however, let out a cackle of triumphant laughter.
~The Half-Blood Prince, Ch. 2 "Spinner's End"

I cut off there because I didn't want to go through all of the Unbreakable Vow. This is one of my favorite chapters in the whole series, mainly because we finally get to see Snape's house. I would seriously love to live at Spinner's End... I mean, I don't care about the threadbare furniture- in fact, that's even better! But I'd love to have the walls as bookcases and the entrances to all other rooms hidden in them. Plus, Snape is there! I bet he gave his old childhood bedroom to Wormtail and now sleeps in the master bedroom that his parents used to have... Well, it had bad memories anyway, so after Wormtail leaves he probably won't even want to go in there. He and I can share a bed. ;D

Anyway, another reason I love this chapter is that we actually get to see what Snape is doing even though Harry doesn't. It's a chapter that's basically allowing us to choose whether or not we trust Snape. Before we read Deathly Hallows, of course. But since we see what he's doing but not inside his mind, we're not sure of his motives. We're also not sure what exactly Draco has to do, but we know it's something nefarious and dangerous. Those who thought Snape was on Voldemort's side were screaming at Harry throughout the whole book, "WATCH OUT FOR SNAPE OMG." And those who trusted him were pretty surprised when he ended up killing Dumbledore.

Another thing about this chapter is that it's hilarious. When Bellatrix said that she'd happily give up an sons she had to the Dark Lord, I'm a little creeped out and am thinking 'Well that's why you're not allowed to have children, Bella.'

And then, all the fangirls squee'd at this part- Narcissa kissed Snape's hand. First of all, I'm wondering what Snape was thinking when it happened. He probably hadn't had a woman kiss him anywhere for like... 20 years. It also proves to everyone who doubted us that Snape is desirable. If he was so ugly, then wouldn't Narcissa have been repulsed at the idea of kissing even his hand? People usually argue that he's described as ugly for much of the books, but that's just what Harry and Ron think. They're guys, and they hate him, so obviously they're not going to say he's attractive. Some people might find him amazingly sexy.

Snape Video of the Week #22

Boy in the Bubble Teaser Trailer (Narrated by Alan Rickman)



This is Alan Rickman, not necessarily Snape, but I had to show you guys. What I don't understand is why I never knew about this until now. It just came out today, but I'd figure that we'd get word that Alan Rickman would be narrating a new movie. And you know what else? This seems similar to Snape and Lily. There's a black-haired boy, a red-haired girl, and the boy gets heartbroken. It says it's a story of love, betrayal, monsters, and magic. Yep, it's pretty much the same. At first, I actually thought that this was going to be an animated full-length movie of the Prince's Tale. That would have been freaking awesome.

Weekly Snape-ly Event #22

This isn't really an event, but it's news. Sort of.

After Deathly Hallows Part 2, I think we can all agree that Alan Rickman deserves an Oscar for his perfect portrayal as Snape. He deserves a million Oscars. If you use Tumblr- actually, if you use the internet at all, then you should know that this is something everyone is saying. Posts on Tumblr are constantly being reblogged, Facebook pages are being made, etc.

And in retrospect, I can't believe he hasn't won an Oscar yet. He displays his talent in everything he does... And he does a lot of things.

For one, his acting skills are flawless. He doesn't just know how to play a 'bad guy' or 'good guy'... he plays people. People are a complex mix of good and bad, and he knows that.

He can also play the cello, piano, and I'm pretty sure some other instruments too.

He can do multiple accents and voices. If you've seen Closet Land (which, by the way, I can't believe he didn't get an award for), then you'll have seen that he can change his voice very quickly. He had a German accent in Die Hard (and briefly an American one), an Irish accent in Michael Collins, a southern accent in Judas Kiss, a Russian accent in Rasputin, an American one in Dark Harbor, and variations of British accents in other movies.

He can dance. Alan danced in The Search For John Gissing and in Rasputin. Oh- and he can sing, too.

What can't Alan do? He deserves every single award in existence.

Snape Picture of the Week #22 **SPOILERS**

I just watched DH2 today... And I can honestly say that my heart broke into a million pieces. It can never be repaired magically or otherwise, and I will be depressed FOREVER.

Okay, I won't necessarily be depressed. But Snape's death and the Prince's Tale left me sobbing so hard. I'm glad they added the bit with him cradling her and crying... I probably cried the hardest at that. But I had already lost it when Voldemort said, "Nagini, kill."

Alan Rickman did BEAUTIFULLY. Amazingly. He was... extraordinary. I can't even fathom how perfect he was. Every slight expression, every movement of his eyes, everything... That man can portray emotions so perfectly, and he... he is Snape. No one else can ever be Snape. He deserves all the awards. He is the greatest actor who ever lived.

And Severus Snape is the bravest man who ever lived.

Snape Theory of the Week #1

Since I've reached the 7-week interval, it's time to change what I do for Saturdays. The title says it all, every Saturday, I will post a debatable topic having to do with Snape and talk about it.

Here's this week's:

Did Snape die a virgin?

One would think so, since Lily stopped being friends at the end of their fifth year, and he loved her so much that he would never have relations with another woman. There are several arguments against this, and they fall in two categories: He had sex with Lily at some point, and He had sex with another woman.

Now, you can't just assume that all children at Hogwarts are good little kids. I would bet that a good amount of fifth years have already had sex, whether it was in a broom closet or in their dorm or somewhere else. And I bet Lily had feelings for Severus, but she was just stubborn. They could have been having a nice time hanging out in a clearing by the lake that only they knew about one night, and suddenly Lily gets the courage to kiss him, and gradually clothes come off... and, well, you know. Now that I think about it, that would make a good fanfic. But anyway, they might have done it just that once, or possibly more times and they only pretended to be just friends. Then, when Severus called her a Mudblood, she could have thought he never liked her that way, but was just using her for sex. And if that didn't happen, it could have happened after fifth year. I mean, we don't know exactly what happened their sixth and seventh year. We can't say for sure that they never spoke again... Who knows, Lily could have had sex with him out of pity. Or maybe she cheated on James with him.

As for other women, I don't think he'd have sex with anyone else during his school years. But maybe Voldemort apologized after killing Lily, and Snape was all, "There's other women, my Lord, worthier women." And then Voldemort could have wanted to be helpful, so he arranged for a woman to meet with him. And he's not going to deny the Dark Lord, since he's not the kind of guy you want to make angry, so he might have had sex with that woman. If that didn't happen, then just think about it, guys. Even though he was so deeply in love with Lily, he would have sexual urges. Everyone does. If he never went out and got with a prostitute from Hogsmeade or anything, then he'd have been a very sexually depraved man. Although, I think he'd have put up with that, since he didn't want to betray Lily. I'm just stating the arguments that many people would put forward.

Personally, I think he made love to Lily at some point. I'd hate to believe that he died a virgin.

Fanfiction Friday #22

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

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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

Snape Quote of the Week #20

  "It has happened," [McGonagall] told the silent staff room. "A student has been taken by the monster. Right into the Chamber itself."
  Professor Flitwick let out a squeal. Professor Sprout clapped her hands over her mouth. Snape gripped the back of a chair very hard and said, "How can you be sure?"
...
  The staffroom door banged open again. For one wild moment, Harry was sure it would be Dumbledore. But it was Lockhart, and he was beaming.
  "So sorry--dozed off--what have I missed?"
  He didn't seem to notice that the other teachers were looking at him with something remarkably like hatred. Snape stepped forward.
  "Just the man," he said. "The very man. A girl has been snatched by the monster, Lockhart. Taken into the Chamber of Secrets itself. Your moment has come at last."
  Lockhart blanched.
  "That's right, Gilderoy," chipped in Professor Sprout. "Weren't you saying just last night you've known all along where the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets is?"
  "I--well, I--" sputtered Lockhart.
  "Yes, didn't you tell me you were sure you knew what was inside it?" piped up Professor Flitwick.
  "D-did I? I don' recall--"
  "I certainly remember you saying you were sorry you hadn't had a crack at the monster before Hagrid was arrested," said Snape. "Didn't you say that the whole affair had been bungled, and that you should have been given a free rein from the first?"
~The Chamber of Secrets, Ch. 16 "The Chamber of Secrets"

I split this because I thought the parts in between were unimportant. The only reason I even included the first thing is because it got me curious... Isn't that a bit out of character for Snape? He doesn't often display fear... he usually keeps it cool. I'd figure that he'd get stony-faced at the most.

So what's got Snape so nervous? Do you suppose that there's a... specific girl he's worried about? J.K. Rowling said that she's going to reveal more information on the characters in Pottermore... Maybe there was someone besides Lily that Snape cared about. Who knows, maybe Rowling didn't intend any deeper meaning with this. But I'm going to interpret it that way.

And then the rest of it... is just hilarious. I've always hated Lockhart. From the moment he was introduced in Flourish and Blotts, I was like, "Ugh, he's such a pompous prat." And seeing Snape make snide remarks to him is awesome.

Snape Video of the Week #20

Deathly Hallows Part 2- Snape vs. Potter

This clip was released yesterday. I usually hate when they have scenes in the movie that never even happened in the book, but this looks like it's gonna be awesome. Even if it includes plot holes.

As usual, I practically fainted at the sound of Alan Rickman's voice. Luckily, I didn't, so I could watch the rest of it.

Weekly Snape-ly Event #20

Happy Fourth of July! But that has nothing to do with Snape, so no one cares.

You know, I might as well call this Weekly Alan Rickman Events, because that's what most of them are. Well, Alan Rickman is going back to Broadway for a theatre production called Seminar. The article is here: http://www.broadway.com/buzz/156916/alan-rickman-to-return-to-broadway-in-theresa-rebecks-seminar/

And this is the Plot Sypnosis:
Four young writers who are thrilled to be participating in a private seminar taught by the brilliant but unpredictable Leonard (Rickman), an international literary legend. But as Leonard deems some students more promising than others, tensions arise. Sex is used as a weapon, alliances are made and broken, and it’s not just the wordplay that turns vicious…

Sex is used as a weapon.
Sex is used as a weapon.
Sex is used as a weapon.
Sex is used as a weapon.
Sex is used as a weapon. Holy shit.

And yes, I did steal the idea of gradually enlarging that part from AlanRickmanDaily.com, but it was a good idea. I'm super excited to see this.

Snape Picture of the Week #20

I've seen this picture on multiple websites... I'm pretty sure it was originally called Fond of Snape. And I have to say, I can't get enough of it. It's just so well-drawn! Or painted- yeah, I'm pretty sure it's painted. But it looks so realistic...

Plus, it's both sweet and sexy. What I wouldn't give to be Lily in this picture...



Snape Products You Should Totally Buy #6

You love Snape's voice, right? Of course you do! We all do... it's one of the things that makes him so amazing. But the voice we all have in our heads when we think of Snape is Alan Rickman's. That man's voice is like rubbing velvet together...

Well, you can listen to his voice for a few hours straight with the audiobook for Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy, narrated by Alan Rickman. I don't even know what the book is about, but I really don't care. It doesn't matter, anyway, because no one in their right mind would be paying attention to the words... Everyone is entranced by his magnificent voice. It's probably narrated by him because it's such a boring story and they wanted to sell more... Trust me, they wouldn't have sold half as many audiobooks of Return of the Native if it weren't for Alan.

You can get it on iTunes or buy it as a CD, and the CD on Amazon is here: http://www.amazon.com/Return-Native-Thomas-Hardy/dp/1572705701

I have it on my iPod, and it's great to listen to while you're going to sleep. That way, you're likely to have dreams about Alan.

Fanfiction Friday #20

I thought I'd mix things up a bit (a tiny bit) this week. The fic I have to share with you is not a Snape fic, but a Galaxy Quest fic about Alexander Dane (who is played by Alan Rickman). Close enough. It's called By Grabthar's Hammer.

But the main reason I'm sharing it is because I wrote it, and I want more people to read it. It's a one-shot (although it's long), and is rated M because of highly sexual situations. All the information is in the Author's Note.

If you like Alan Rickman and Galaxy Quest, you should totally read it. I don't see any reason why you shouldn't... unless you're too young to read sexual stuff.

Three turns of the Tme-Turner ought to do it... And it brings you back to the time that you clicked this link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129419/1/By_Grabthars_Hammer