Enter the Snapedom: My Story

#11 · March 27, 2024, 1:54 am

Quote from Artichoke Spectre on March 27, 2024, 1:54 am

Quote from mmlf on March 26, 2024, 3:19 pm

Welcome! Great introduction. What kind of pairings do you like for Snape?

Hello and thank you!

I was a big Snily shipper back in the day, but since then I've read a few fanfictions with other pairings that I love exploring.

I like toying with the idea of Snape crushing on Lucius Malfoy. Finding a male figure more mild-mannered and magical than his father must have been a refreshing experience for him, and having an older mentor help him navigate Slytherin and Death Eater life is bound to foster a deep connection. Plus, Sirius's accusation of Snape being his "lapdog" introduces the possibility of young Snape being a bit of a suck-up, and in general, Snape obsessing over people is an interesting avenue.

The Black brothers are tons of fun to think about. There is so much to do with Snegulus, because it's a blank slate and, as far as the original series is concerned, Snape's and Regulus's stories are unrelated. We don't get a whole lot of information about Regulus, so thinking about his relationship to Sirius, and how hanging around Snape would impact that, has a lot of potential, especially because Snape and Sirius are polar opposites in many ways. Speaking of, the possibility of those two having feelings for one another sounds crazy. A Tumblr post by annabtg (aimlessly wandering on Tumblr: Here's a thought: Sirius has been getting so much shit for the Prank and putting Snape's life in danger, but in The Prince's...) points out how Snape does not think to mention Sirius when relaying the events of the Prank to Lily. annabtg's reasoning is a curious angle about the scale of the prank and Snape's agency, but from a romance lens it raises questions on how big a slice of the hatred pizza was reserved for Sirius. Snape is so focused on James fancying Lily, but if he were to pay more attention to Sirius, what would happen?

The most out-of-left-field pairing I've seen was fanfiction author Cocohorse's Gilderoy Lockhart x Snape pairing, aging up Lockhart to put them in the same year. Their stark differences complement one another in The Prince's Knight (The Prince’s Knight - Chapter 1 - Cocohorse - Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling [Archive of Our Own]). I recommend it wholeheartedly. It was not a ship I thought I would get behind, but surprisingly, I was invested!

I think I prefer Snily as a tragic, star-crossed romance, but I've also enjoyed a lot of Snily stories with happy endings. What fascinates me about Snape is his function as the disruptor; he initiates and (accidentally) terminates their relationship with his actions. Finding out where he goes wrong and unpacking his feelings and motivations leaves me gushing every time I read "The Prince's Tale." Unrequited romance has always fascinated me in general, though I like to think the two met in the afterlife and patched things up. All this to say that this is the ship I think about the most.

Quote from mmlf on March 26, 2024, 3:19 pm

Welcome! Great introduction. What kind of pairings do you like for Snape?

Hello and thank you!

I was a big Snily shipper back in the day, but since then I've read a few fanfictions with other pairings that I love exploring.

I like toying with the idea of Snape crushing on Lucius Malfoy. Finding a male figure more mild-mannered and magical than his father must have been a refreshing experience for him, and having an older mentor help him navigate Slytherin and Death Eater life is bound to foster a deep connection. Plus, Sirius's accusation of Snape being his "lapdog" introduces the possibility of young Snape being a bit of a suck-up, and in general, Snape obsessing over people is an interesting avenue.

The Black brothers are tons of fun to think about. There is so much to do with Snegulus, because it's a blank slate and, as far as the original series is concerned, Snape's and Regulus's stories are unrelated. We don't get a whole lot of information about Regulus, so thinking about his relationship to Sirius, and how hanging around Snape would impact that, has a lot of potential, especially because Snape and Sirius are polar opposites in many ways. Speaking of, the possibility of those two having feelings for one another sounds crazy. A Tumblr post by annabtg (aimlessly wandering on Tumblr: Here's a thought: Sirius has been getting so much shit for the Prank and putting Snape's life in danger, but in The Prince's...) points out how Snape does not think to mention Sirius when relaying the events of the Prank to Lily. annabtg's reasoning is a curious angle about the scale of the prank and Snape's agency, but from a romance lens it raises questions on how big a slice of the hatred pizza was reserved for Sirius. Snape is so focused on James fancying Lily, but if he were to pay more attention to Sirius, what would happen?

The most out-of-left-field pairing I've seen was fanfiction author Cocohorse's Gilderoy Lockhart x Snape pairing, aging up Lockhart to put them in the same year. Their stark differences complement one another in The Prince's Knight (The Prince’s Knight - Chapter 1 - Cocohorse - Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling [Archive of Our Own]). I recommend it wholeheartedly. It was not a ship I thought I would get behind, but surprisingly, I was invested!

I think I prefer Snily as a tragic, star-crossed romance, but I've also enjoyed a lot of Snily stories with happy endings. What fascinates me about Snape is his function as the disruptor; he initiates and (accidentally) terminates their relationship with his actions. Finding out where he goes wrong and unpacking his feelings and motivations leaves me gushing every time I read "The Prince's Tale." Unrequited romance has always fascinated me in general, though I like to think the two met in the afterlife and patched things up. All this to say that this is the ship I think about the most.

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#12 · March 27, 2024, 2:31 pm

@artichokespectre

I just read it on your recommendation "The Prince'ss Tale". A really good text, although I haven't read this topic before. Interesting.

I'm in the Snily stage. Other pairings don't captivate me. I only see Severus with Lily.

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#13 · May 25, 2024, 6:20 pm

Quote from Artichoke Spectre on March 26, 2024, 2:42 pm
Quote from Robaku90 on March 13, 2024, 5:03 am

@artichokespectre
Could you share links to research articles about Snape? I'd love to read it. Please.
Hello, sorry for such a late response! I hope you are still interested.

In no particular order, here are some articles I have retrieved from the deepest depths of…the first page of Google Scholar (and my college’s library page):

Nova, 2009. Severus Snape and the Concept of the Outsider: Aspects of Good and Evil in the Harry Potter Series. Severus Snape and the Concept of the Outsider : Aspects of Good and Evil in the Harry Potter Series (diva-portal.org). This essay also seems to have a very comprehensive bibliography for further reading.

Alvengren, 2018. Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape: The Different Motives of a Utilitarian and an Altruist to Keep Harry Potter Alive. FULLTEXT01.pdf (diva-portal.org).

Gustaffson, 2016. Severus Snape: The Complexity and Unconventional Heroism of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter Books. Severus Snape : The Complexity and Unconventional Heroism of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter Books (diva-portal.org)

I am yet to read these but they sound interesting:

Agustina, 2021. Why Should Students Like to Have Severus Snape as a Teacher? Why Should Students Like to Have Severus Snape as a Teacher? | Atlantis Press (atlantis-press.com)

Ostberg, 2021. The Controversy of Snape. Microsoft Word - C-Essay Emma Östberg 2020.docx (diva-portal.org)

Hall, 2018. Muggle Religious Studies: Is Snape the New Judas? https://www2.lib.ku.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/muggle-religious-studies-is-snape-new-judas/docview/2036850212/se-2?accountid=14556

I am just getting into Lorrie Kim’s work. I have her book Snape: The Definitive Analysis being delivered to my house as I am typing this! She also occasionally participates in the Swish and Flick podcast on Spotify, engaging in an episodic chapter-by-chapter analysis of the series.

Now for Tumblr posts:

AshesandHackles does some very in-depth analyses. This one [ashes and hackles (raised) on Tumblr: Reading Marauders Dynamics in SWM] and her essay on a scene from the Prince's Tale [ashes and hackles (raised) — The Hogwarts Express scene in Prince's Tale: A... (tumblr.com)] were what really made me consider character dynamics and behavioral differences. Said-Snape-Softly has a wonderful essay which won an award in the Tumblr Snape community about dialogue tags [this blog is the property of the half-blood prince — An analysis inspired by my username There are... (tumblr.com)] and smaller analyses like this one [ said-snape-softly on Tumblr: Most of us point to Snape’s snapping at Phineas Nigellus Black as evidence that he rejects his past anti-muggle prejudice, but I...]. Shakespearean Snape contributes to an enlightening conversation comparing Sirius and Snape in another smaller post [Shakespearean Snape on Tumblr: I’m rereading OOTP right now and I find that scene between Severus and Sirius in the kitchen to be highly relevant in the...]

Hope these are insightful!

@artichokespectre

Thank you very much for the links! It's so interesting that pop culture characters can make people think scientifically. But Severus is such a great hero!

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#14 · May 25, 2024, 6:25 pm

Quote from Robaku90 on May 25, 2024, 6:25 pm

Quote from Artichoke Spectre on March 27, 2024, 1:54 am

Quote from mmlf on March 26, 2024, 3:19 pm

Welcome! Great introduction. What kind of pairings do you like for Snape?

Hello and thank you!

I was a big Snily shipper back in the day, but since then I've read a few fanfictions with other pairings that I love exploring.

I like toying with the idea of Snape crushing on Lucius Malfoy. Finding a male figure more mild-mannered and magical than his father must have been a refreshing experience for him, and having an older mentor help him navigate Slytherin and Death Eater life is bound to foster a deep connection. Plus, Sirius's accusation of Snape being his "lapdog" introduces the possibility of young Snape being a bit of a suck-up, and in general, Snape obsessing over people is an interesting avenue.

The Black brothers are tons of fun to think about. There is so much to do with Snegulus, because it's a blank slate and, as far as the original series is concerned, Snape's and Regulus's stories are unrelated. We don't get a whole lot of information about Regulus, so thinking about his relationship to Sirius, and how hanging around Snape would impact that, has a lot of potential, especially because Snape and Sirius are polar opposites in many ways. Speaking of, the possibility of those two having feelings for one another sounds crazy. A Tumblr post by annabtg (aimlessly wandering on Tumblr: Here's a thought: Sirius has been getting so much shit for the Prank and putting Snape's life in danger, but in The Prince's...) points out how Snape does not think to mention Sirius when relaying the events of the Prank to Lily. annabtg's reasoning is a curious angle about the scale of the prank and Snape's agency, but from a romance lens it raises questions on how big a slice of the hatred pizza was reserved for Sirius. Snape is so focused on James fancying Lily, but if he were to pay more attention to Sirius, what would happen?

The most out-of-left-field pairing I've seen was fanfiction author Cocohorse's Gilderoy Lockhart x Snape pairing, aging up Lockhart to put them in the same year. Their stark differences complement one another in The Prince's Knight (The Prince’s Knight - Chapter 1 - Cocohorse - Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling [Archive of Our Own]). I recommend it wholeheartedly. It was not a ship I thought I would get behind, but surprisingly, I was invested!

I think I prefer Snily as a tragic, star-crossed romance, but I've also enjoyed a lot of Snily stories with happy endings. What fascinates me about Snape is his function as the disruptor; he initiates and (accidentally) terminates their relationship with his actions. Finding out where he goes wrong and unpacking his feelings and motivations leaves me gushing every time I read "The Prince's Tale." Unrequited romance has always fascinated me in general, though I like to think the two met in the afterlife and patched things up. All this to say that this is the ship I think about the most.
I once read a dark fanfic where Severus was with Regulus as a couple. He abandoned Lily, with whom he had an affair. It seemed so interesting. It's a pity that the author removed his story from Ao3.
I hope that Severus and Lily meet in the afterlife to spend eternity together

Quote from Artichoke Spectre on March 27, 2024, 1:54 am

Quote from mmlf on March 26, 2024, 3:19 pm

Welcome! Great introduction. What kind of pairings do you like for Snape?

Hello and thank you!

I was a big Snily shipper back in the day, but since then I've read a few fanfictions with other pairings that I love exploring.

I like toying with the idea of Snape crushing on Lucius Malfoy. Finding a male figure more mild-mannered and magical than his father must have been a refreshing experience for him, and having an older mentor help him navigate Slytherin and Death Eater life is bound to foster a deep connection. Plus, Sirius's accusation of Snape being his "lapdog" introduces the possibility of young Snape being a bit of a suck-up, and in general, Snape obsessing over people is an interesting avenue.

The Black brothers are tons of fun to think about. There is so much to do with Snegulus, because it's a blank slate and, as far as the original series is concerned, Snape's and Regulus's stories are unrelated. We don't get a whole lot of information about Regulus, so thinking about his relationship to Sirius, and how hanging around Snape would impact that, has a lot of potential, especially because Snape and Sirius are polar opposites in many ways. Speaking of, the possibility of those two having feelings for one another sounds crazy. A Tumblr post by annabtg (aimlessly wandering on Tumblr: Here's a thought: Sirius has been getting so much shit for the Prank and putting Snape's life in danger, but in The Prince's...) points out how Snape does not think to mention Sirius when relaying the events of the Prank to Lily. annabtg's reasoning is a curious angle about the scale of the prank and Snape's agency, but from a romance lens it raises questions on how big a slice of the hatred pizza was reserved for Sirius. Snape is so focused on James fancying Lily, but if he were to pay more attention to Sirius, what would happen?

The most out-of-left-field pairing I've seen was fanfiction author Cocohorse's Gilderoy Lockhart x Snape pairing, aging up Lockhart to put them in the same year. Their stark differences complement one another in The Prince's Knight (The Prince’s Knight - Chapter 1 - Cocohorse - Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling [Archive of Our Own]). I recommend it wholeheartedly. It was not a ship I thought I would get behind, but surprisingly, I was invested!

I think I prefer Snily as a tragic, star-crossed romance, but I've also enjoyed a lot of Snily stories with happy endings. What fascinates me about Snape is his function as the disruptor; he initiates and (accidentally) terminates their relationship with his actions. Finding out where he goes wrong and unpacking his feelings and motivations leaves me gushing every time I read "The Prince's Tale." Unrequited romance has always fascinated me in general, though I like to think the two met in the afterlife and patched things up. All this to say that this is the ship I think about the most.

I once read a dark fanfic where Severus was with Regulus as a couple. He abandoned Lily, with whom he had an affair. It seemed so interesting. It's a pity that the author removed his story from Ao3.

I hope that Severus and Lily meet in the afterlife to spend eternity together

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