Today, I think it is only fitting that we share our favorite Alan as Severus Snape movie moment up to this point. It is, after all the reason so many of us are enthralled with JKR's deliciously evil character.

My favorite scene is from the Prisoner of Azkaban, when Severus enters the Shrieking shack and confronts Sirius. He has a great speech where he says that he's glad he's the one who found Sirius and that Sirius will be getting the dementor's kiss. He goes on declaring: "I've heard it's almost unbearable to watch, but..I'll...do...my...best!" Ha! He'll do his best! I love that!



Lisa

I would just like to say...

Happy Birthday Alan Rickman!

Today, I think it is only fitting that we share our favorite Alan as Severus Snape movie moment up to this point. It is, after all the reason so many of us are enthralled with JKR's deliciously evil character.

My favorite would have to be in Goblet of Fire in the Great Hall. Ron and Harry are talking, and they're supposed to be studying, and Severus comes up and give 'em a couple pushes in the head. At the end, the way he "rolls" back his sleeves us hilarious to me because he just barely pushes them back. Lovely.

My favorite movie moments involving Snape are in PoA when he places himself between the trio and Lupin in his werewolf form. Aww. . . his true colors! I also agree with mugglelovrspew. . . that is another one of my favorite moments. I laugh every time I see his face in that one. The eye roll and the rolling up of his sleeves just gets me.

~Dayna

Hello everyone,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALAN RICKMAN!!!


I know I've been busy lately and haven't been in here for ages, but I just can't missed not greeting Alan Rickman.

As to my favorite scene it's the same with Dayna, I even have one still picture of that scene on my computer, wherein he place himself between the werewolf Lupin and the trio, because at that moment I knew he was in his true self. and also same with mugglelovrspew, wherein he rolls his sleeves and pushed down the heads of Ron and Harry, that was really hilarious, and also presents the true side of Severus, because yes he would give students detentions, but would never give punishments like those given by the Carrows.

Hi everyone. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALAN FOR YESTERDAY!

Ok, I feel so ashamed, I've missed quite a lot on here.

My favourite Snape scene... Oo, that's a tough one...

I'd have to say all the scenes withy Occlemency in the fifth film. I don't know why, I just love them. Especially the bit where he has all those knives and you think he's going to pull one out, and he just whips out his wand .

Ellie
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALAN RICKMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:magic:

I love the bit in the fourth movie when he rolls his eyes before he shoves their heads. i also agree with ellie. also in the second film when Ron and Harry are in Snape's office and DD enters and Snape goes "Headmaster, these boys," but his arm is dead straight. I dont know why that gets me, it just does.

Lottie
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I am sooo sorry that I am 2 whole days late! , but for reasons beyond my control, I couln't access a computer to wish Alan a happy birthday. So:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

My favourite Snape scene would have to be when he jumps in front of the Trio in PoA to save them from Lupin... It was so amazingly sweet, I almost choked up. Alan's small amount of screen time doesn't stop him from showing all sides of Severus. I feel no other actor could do that as well as he can. It's incredible.

Argh, I forgot to tell everyone my favorite Alan as Snape moment.

It would have to be in the deleted scenes of Sorcerer's Stone when he is grilling Harry about 'not paying attention' I love and I mean LOVE the part at the end where he rolls his eyes and they cut it out of the film.

All the best to our favourite half-blood Prince!
Favourite scene would have to be when he substitutes Lupin in his class and gives a lesson on werewolves.
Another great one is when he appears wearing the clothes of Neville's grandma during a defence against the dark arts lesson Lupin was giving. The combination of Neville's two greatest fears: his granny and Snape. No one else could look so menacing and ridiculous at the same time! Unbeatable...

Hmm, my favourite Alan-as-Severus moment would have to be when Alan struts into the DADA room the day he's subbing for Remus. The way he walks and flicks his wand to close the shutters gives off such a commanding air that you just say to yourself "Now I know something interesting is going to happen today". It's such a simple scene but it must've taken a lot of practice and hard work to get it exactly right.

Happy Birthday Alan! I know, I know. I'm late. But better late than never!

Today, I think it is only fitting that we share our favorite Alan as Severus Snape movie moment up to this point. It is, after all the reason so many of us are enthralled with JKR's deliciously evil character.

The deleted scene of PS/SS is my favorite (I posted the clip a few pages back) It is just so perfectly Snapelike. Then is the part in Gof where he pushes Harry and Ron's heads down. That gets me every time!

Hi Everyone, my nieces and nephews have school vacation now and that got me thinking about Severus and what he did on holidays.

Do you think Severus went home for Christmas and Easter break or do you think he stayed at Hogwarts? If he went home, what did he do? He must have had to leave Hogwarts over the summer, so how did he spend his time away from school?

Lisa

Do you think Severus went home for Christmas and Easter break or do you think he stayed at Hogwarts? If he went home, what did he do? He must have had to leave Hogwarts over the summer, so how did he spend his time away from school?


Well Lisa, I think maybe he went home over the summer but for two reasons, 1. because he had to come up with "lesson plans" and 2. I bet that because his " most trusted servant" was available Voldy would have tried to keep him as busy as possible. As for the breaks, I think maybe he stayed at the school during Harry's school years to keep an eye on him, but before that maybe he didn't go home because it reminded him of his past and what he had lived through... Hope that answered your questions some!!


Hugs!!!!
Aly

P.S. I miss being your beta!!!

Do you think Severus went home for Christmas and Easter break or do you think he stayed at Hogwarts? If he went home, what did he do? He must have had to leave Hogwarts over the summer, so how did he spend his time away from school?

I think all the teachers have to stay at the school for Christmas and Easter, in case anyone remains behind, but as for summer, he probably went home, read Dark Arts books, dreamed about Lily and did stuff for DD/Voldy.

Ellie
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Do you think Severus went home for Christmas and Easter break or do you think he stayed at Hogwarts? If he went home, what did he do? He must have had to leave Hogwarts over the summer, so how did he spend his time away from school?

I agree that he probably stayed at school over Christmas and Easter as a teacher, as well as when he was a student. He didn't have a very happy home to go back to and I think he would have chosen to stay at Hogwarts. Somehow the books gave me the impression that all the professors went home for the summer (maybe the house elves needed a break ), so I always imagined that Severus went home to Spinners End. As an adult, I think he probably did plan lessons, like Aly said, and kept himself busy with reading and being at DD and Voldy's beck and call, same as Ellie wrote.

When he was a student, I think he probably did his fair share of reading over the summers too, whether it was about the dark arts or reading his school books before the term began. He seems like he'd want to get a head start. He probably skulked around town in his black coat and smock hoping he would run into Lily or sat in his room inventing spells and listening to his parents argue.

Lisa

p.s. Aly, I miss you too

Do you think Severus went home for Christmas and Easter break or do you think he stayed at Hogwarts? If he went home, what did he do? He must have had to leave Hogwarts over the summer, so how did he spend his time away from school?

I think he rather stayed at Hogwarts over the holidays. It didn't seem very common for teachers to leave Hogwarts during the school year unless absoulutely necessary. I think if he went home, he thought of school plans for next year. After that was perfected, helping Voldemort back to his power, as a spy of course.

I find it hard to imagine certain teachers away from school just because they're very teacherish. There are other teachers I can imagine out of the school environment because I know them better. He's just one that seems to me to be in such a depression from leaving Hogwarts even though it might not have had his favorite memories.

Do you think Severus went home for Christmas and Easter break or do you think he stayed at Hogwarts? If he went home, what did he do? He must have had to leave Hogwarts over the summer, so how did he spend his time away from school?

I'd have to say that Sev probably stayed at Hogwarts during the Christmas and Easter break. Hogwarts was his home, and like Harry, why leave your home?
During the summer break I think he was busy being a double agent for the Order. That took up a lot of time, I doubt he could sit at home feeling depressed. As a student, though, I think he spent his time away from his parents by being outside, perhaps near Lily.

okay, this thread has slowed down a bit, so I am going to ask a question that just popped into my head..

If Harry knew about Severus's truth while he was still studying at Hogwarts how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus? I mean, if Harry knew about Severus's love for Lily and the fact that Severus actually was trying to protect Harry how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus?

I am a bit confused to this.. Cannot figure out Harry's reaction..

If Harry knew about Severus's truth while he was still studying at Hogwarts how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus? I mean, if Harry knew about Severus's love for Lily and the fact that Severus actually was trying to protect Harry how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus?

I don't think Harry would have acted that much different, as Snape would have treated him the same. Harry loathed Sev with a passion, the only thing that changed that was his maturity into adulthood. Harry would have been disgusted by Snape's love for Lily, not accepting.

Do you think Severus went home for Christmas and Easter break or do you think he stayed at Hogwarts? If he went home, what did he do? He must have had to leave Hogwarts over the summer, so how did he spend his time away from school?

I think that when he was a student in his first few years, he would hole up somewhere at Hogwarts and be miserable by himself. But later, when the Death Eaters started banding, he would be ‘home’ doing work for Voldemort. Same during his teaching time. He would be away somewhere doing something dark.

If Harry knew about Severus's truth while he was still studying at Hogwarts how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus? I mean, if Harry knew about Severus's love for Lily and the fact that Severus actually was trying to protect Harry how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus?

I agree mostly with what Snapefan said. Harry wouldn’t really be any different. He might be disgusted that Snape was in love with his mother, but he probably wouldn’t change his attitude.

SOSS BULLETIN MARCH*

If you are severely obsessed with Severus Snape or even the brilliant actor who portrays him, Alan Rickman, you are in the right place! To all of the new members or older ones who have only recently returned to this wonderful club, welcome! Don't forget, all you need to do to become a member is to post regularly, contribute and follow along with current topics and put a link in your siggy.

Thank you to everyone who made Rickmania Week such a success. It was wonderful to read your posts on Alan as I don't think we talk about him enough. He is the life force behind the Severus we love on screen and has played this part brilliantly for all five films. I am looking forward to as I am sure you all are, to his role in HBP coming out this summer.
Nick, as usual, you are the mastermind behind the wonderful participation with the Valentine Fanfic. While I didn't contribute this time , I did read and it was hilarious. The end was very well written; kudos to lisa for taking that on. I look forward to the next collaborative fanfic for our club!

Please join me in congratulation our winner for the SOSS Snape Devotee for February.

Congratulations to Alonnet, aka Aly.

The honor is yours this month because of your regular contributions to the thread and also for staying on topic and providing new questions to discuss when needed. Congratulations again!

Current topics are:

If Harry knew about Severus's truth while he was still studying at Hogwarts how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus? I mean, if Harry knew about Severus's love for Lily and the fact that Severus actually was trying to protect Harry how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus?

Do you think Severus went home for Christmas and Easter break or do you think he stayed at Hogwarts? If he went home, what did he do? He must have had to leave Hogwarts over the summer, so how did he spend his time away from school?

And a new question or questions I should say. I have just finished rereading Deathly Hallows and it seems like I have more questions in regards to Severus. These are just a few.

Do you think Severus knew he was going to die when he was summoned to the Shreiking Shack at Voldemort's request?

Do you think Severus feared his death at that time?

What do you think Severus believed would happen to him in death?

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Now I will answer a couple of the questions.

I think Severus went home maybe his first three years while as a student at Hogwarts because he was still that kid and perhaps for his mother but as he got older, I like to think that he preferred to stay at Hogwarts during the breaks. He would get to study and invent without the interfering eyes of other student and he would appreciate the quiet of Hogwarts.
As an adult, I don't really see Severus leaving Hogwarts all that much during the breaks unless he was summoned by the Dark Lord. His entire purpose was to spy and whether it was on Dumbledore's orders or Voldemorts, he was needed near the presence of Dumbledore so Voldemort wouldn't like it if he just took a holiday away from Hogwarts for something like Easter or Christmas break. Dumbledore knew that when Severus was in the presence of the Dark Lord, he was fulfilling his lifelong personal quest to protect Harry and make sure that Lily didn't die in vain so DD trusted that when Snape was away, he was still faithful to him.

Harry did have an idea that Severus had tried to protect him at one point. He was shocked to discover that Snape was trying to protect him, not kill him during that quidditch match in SS. That knowledge did nothing to improve how Harry felt about Snape. To me, while Severus did love Lily and did everything he could to protect her son after her death, his treatment of Harry is what made Harry loath him. He was completely unfair to him despite loving his mother. I think it is because the only thing that Severus saw of Lily in Harry was his eyes and he rarely took the time to be that interested in Harry. Most of the time, he saw James all over Harry's face and attitude: Messy hair, popular, good at quidditch, confidence in standing up to him. It was because of these outward things that Snape was so nasty to Harry and it was his nasty treatment that made Harry dislike him. Honestly, if Harry would have known while at school that Snape had loved his mum, I think he would have been disgusted more than grateful because I don't think he could have completely understood it all until he had gone through the task of hunting horcruxes.

Do you think Severus knew he was going to die when he was summoned to the Shreiking Shack at Voldemort's request?
I think he knew and it terrified him, not because he was afraid to die but because Dumbledore gave him a task. Harry had to be told he was the final horcrux and up to that point Severus had not had the opportunity to tell him. I think if McGonogall had handed Harry over to Snape when they left Ravenclaw's tower like Snape had asked her too, he would have told him then but he had to flee. Dumbledore also told Severus that if Voldemort ever feared for the life of Nagini and kept her close always that would be the time to tell Harry. When he was in the Shreiking Shack and Voldemort kept asking cryptic questions about his wand and the Elder wand's power, Severus kept looking at Nagini as she was protected overhead. I think he knew he was about to die and all he wanted to do was find Harry to tell him he was the horcrux. That is why he seemed almost desperate to have Voldemort let him go find 'the boy'.

Do you think Severus feared his death at that time?
I don't think he feared death. He was doing really dangerous stuff, he knew he was going to die sometime, I mean, if he feared death, he certainly wouldn't lie to Voldemort on a regular basis. Snape was sorry for Lily's death, so he promised to do anything, even die for her.

If Harry knew about Severus's truth while he was still studying at Hogwarts how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus? I mean, if Harry knew about Severus's love for Lily and the fact that Severus actually was trying to protect Harry how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus?
I think he would have been just the same, because even with everything he was doing now he still helped kill the Potters, who were everything to the little boy and later led to reason for almost all Harry had to go through.


Do you think Severus knew he was going to die when he was summoned to the Shreiking Shack at Voldemort's request?
I think in some small way he did and, even though he was always a brave man to the end he must have been scared to think of what was going to happen next.

Do you think Severus feared his death at that time?
No because after everything he had done his whole life death was probably a reprieve for him, but also a chance for him to try and make up for some of the bad stuff even after everything good.

What do you think Severus believed would happen to him in death?
Even though he was always smart and seemed to know the answers I think even if he hadn't been prepared for what happened he would have been somewhat excited to know what would happen. Maybe he saw himself with Lilly again or his mother, with out his father. Or maybe he envisioned a place where he could meet with those he had loved and lost and maybe even apologize to James and Lilly and not feel hatred towards either of them.

Does any of that answer some of your questions Amanda?
If not let me know and I'll see how I can help.

Aly


P.S. Thank you so much for Snape Devotee. It is an amazing honor, which I will carry proudly!

If Harry knew about Severus's truth while he was still studying at Hogwarts how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus? I mean, if Harry knew about Severus's love for Lily and the fact that Severus actually was trying to protect Harry how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus?

That would have been really awkward for both of them...

I think Snape might have been even harsher towards Harry because he knew the truth. But Harry might have understood a bit more why Snape hated him so much, and would be more tolerant of it.

Do you think Severus knew he was going to die when he was summoned to the Shreiking Shack at Voldemort's request?

I think that once Voldemort got the Elder Wand, Snape feared it was only a matter of time. I don't think he knew specifically when he was summoned what was coming, but a he knew that it had to come some time, and it could've come then or the next week or in two months...

Do you think Severus feared his death at that time?

No. That's another of the things that makes him so un-Death Eaterish, he doesn't fear death. He's lost most of the people who he loved to death, so he'd be willing to embrace it.

What do you think Severus believed would happen to him in death?

I actually don't know. He doesn't seem like he believes in Heaven, or God, but I actually have no idea what he thinks about life after death... Deep down though, he'd hope to be reunited with Lily.

Ellie
xxx

Congratulations Aly! You really did deserve it!

If Harry knew about Severus's truth while he was still studying at Hogwarts how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus? I mean, if Harry knew about Severus's love for Lily and the fact that Severus actually was trying to protect Harry how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus?

He might've thought it was weird that Snape was in love with his mother. But he may have acted similarly towards Snape even if he found out that Snape was trying to protect Harry. Well, if Snape was treating Harry the same, wicked way. Harry probably would've always been more grateful to him, though.

Do you think Severus went home for Christmas and Easter break or do you think he stayed at Hogwarts? If he went home, what did he do? He must have had to leave Hogwarts over the summer, so how did he spend his time away from school?

He probably stayed at Hogwarts because it didn't seem like he had any friends. He also felt more at home at Hogwarts because what he had in his childhood certainly isn't what I would call a home. During the summer he probably stayed at a temporary home doing work for Dumbledore and Voldemort.

Do you think Severus knew he was going to die when he was summoned to the Shrieking Shack at Voldemort's request?

He's a smart man, and he probably did know. He also knew that trying to escape would be of no use. Maybe he didn't even want to escape with all of the terrible knowledge and the bad conscience that he had. We don't know.

Do you think Severus feared his death at that time?

No. As I said before, he may have been glad to escape from the world he was in. He may have been ready to leave everything in his past behind. He could've felt that it was his time to go.

What do you think Severus believed would happen to him in death?

Maybe he thought he would see Lily again wherever she was. He was always happy with Lily and that probably would've been a good heaven for him. Maybe he thought badly of himself though, and thought he would go south of heaven, if you get my drift.

~alyssa~

If Harry knew about Severus's truth while he was still studying at Hogwarts how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus? I mean, if Harry knew about Severus's love for Lily and the fact that Severus actually was trying to protect Harry how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus?

I agree with what everyone has already said. I don't think it would have made that much difference because Severus would have still treated Harry the same as he did. Maybe...eventually...as Harry matured he wouldn't have had so much animosity towards Severus and not been as cheeky (like in HBP when he said "There's no need to call me Sir, Professor." I really loved that, though!) and possibly he would have been able to learn Occlumency better, since he might have trusted Severus a little bit more. I think he would have been genuinely freaked out about Severus loving Lily, however!

Do you think Severus knew he was going to die when he was summoned to the Shrieking Shack at Voldemort's request?

I think it was something that he thought was a possibility. That's why he was so frantic to find Harry, so he could pass on the information that he knew Harry needed to rid the world of Voldemort.

Do you think Severus feared his death at that time?

He must have had some fear; I think it's only natural to fight for life and against death. I also believe that he was afraid that he would fail Lily because he hadn't passed the information on to Harry yet.

What do you think Severus believed would happen to him in death?

I hope he believed that his tortured life would be left behind and he would find peace and acceptance. Maybe even see Lily again and his only other friend, Dumbledore. I think it would be a relief to see DD again after having to use the killing curse on him; possibly ease his conscience.

Lisa

I'm a terrible, terrible Snape devotee. I disapear off this thread SO much. But this time I'll try to stay back. I just have two 10 page research papers & two essay's hitting me in the next few weeks, so I've been kind of a mess lately. But alas, I found myself back here!


If Harry knew about Severus's truth while he was still studying at Hogwarts how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus? I mean, if Harry knew about Severus's love for Lily and the fact that Severus actually was trying to protect Harry how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus?
I honestly don't think Harry would make a big difference towards Snape. If anything, he'd despise him more, as Sev did himself after hurting Lily. Yes, Snape was protecting Harry, but not for Harry's benefit really, it was his own to keep the last piece of Lily alive. Harry may have hated Snape more for hurting his mother and in the sence eventually killing her by chosing the Death Eaters over his love. Harry would most definitely confront Severus about it, and I think more in an angry way. He'd want to know why he betrayed his parents because he loved Lily so much, and how he could have hurt her the way he did. I don't think he'd become all soft afterwards, even though that's what happened in the books. I think because Severus did die, and Harry saw it happen and he died for his benefit he respected him. But if Harry knew about Snape's past, I think in the long run it'd move towards Harry hating him more.

Do you think Severus knew he was going to die when he was summoned to the Shrieking Shack at Voldemort's request?
In his concious yes. He knew what needed to happen, he knew that Voldemort had the Elder Wand, and I think Snape knew that eventually his time would come. In the back of his mind, I think Snape thought "This might be it, this may be the end."

Do you think Severus feared his death at that time?
Once he was in the Shrieking Shack, yes; very much so. Anybody in that situation, with the Dark Lord torturing you and standing over you with the most powerful wand in the world, I'd be scared too. Once he knew his end was coming, he had to have been scared, espically hearing the lock of Nagini's cage opening and hearing her come for him.

But at the same time, I think he was relieved in a sence. It's like having a terminal illness for a long time and suffering, sometimes dying is the more peaceful way of life. Severus had the longest, hardest and most miserable life, and after serving out everything he could do for Harry, Dumbledore, The Order and even Lily, he knew he had done what he could do, and it was his time to go.


What do you think Severus believed would happen to him in death?
I think he always thought he'd be caught by Voldemort. He was a spy for many, many years and going against the Dark Lord's orders and his back was a very brave thing for Sev to do. So, I think most of his life he was more worried about being caught by Voldmort and having him discover he wasn't a spy for him, but a spy for the Order. Severus I would believe, had nightmares of being tortured into insanity by the Dark Lord, like Neville's parents. And that, I believe, is even worse than death.


EDIT: I know it's off topic, but this song was just covered by one of my favorite bands, Seether. I think the song and the lyrics fit very, very well with Sev's life. What do other's think. Lyrics here & Song

Hey Sam, I've always really liked that song, but I haven't thought about it in a long time. I used your link to read the words and you're right, it does remind me of Severus and his relationship with Lily. She's gone and now he's never going to (dance) be happy ever again. And that line about wasting the chance that he'd been given is absolutely heartbreaking when I think of it with regards to Severus. Well spotted!

Lisa

It seems I need to congratulate the famous Aly for being Snape Devotee of the Month...this month Aly, I've gotten to know you a bit in our own little conversations and I must say, nobody was more worthy of this title...hence, you got the award? God I'm turning into Captain Obvious Nevertheless, congrats again my friend for a job well done and contributions that were unmatched, you deserve it!





Thanks Amanda! I can't wait for our next fanfic too...I wonder what the topic will be, hmmm...



-Nick
HJP

P.S.- sorry for the outrageously winded post, don't know what's gotten into me tonight

I am so torn at this and I am the one who posed the questions so I know I am confused about it. Maybe I am over analyzing but here are my thoughts.
One one hand I think that he had an idea that he would be dying at that point. He knew his Master was fickle and selfish with no regard for any life but his own. By that point he also knew that Voldemort disregarded many things magical because of what Dumbledore had told him so he may have figured that Voldemort only had half-truths when it came to the power of the Elder wand. I tend to think that Severus was far more brilliant than Voldemort anyways. Based on the information that DD gave him plus the knowledge that the Ministry was with holding the contents of DD's will, I think basic curiosity would have led Severus to do his own research. Severus was great at putting two and two together and I think that when he observed his surroundings on both sides, he would have done some investingation to discover the real way to "own" the Elder wand. He would have remembered that Draco had disarmed DD before he got to the tower to perform the Avada Kedavera and thus,Draco was the master of that wand. If Severus assumed that Voldy only knew half truths about the wand's power, he would have deducted he was dying that night.
ButSeverus was finally the Dark Lords most trust servant. While Voldemort never showed remorse for what he did in killing Severus, he did acknowledge that Severus was a brilliant wizard, skilled and an asset to him in the last few years. Usually when people acheive that sort of prestige, they tend to be somewhat narrowminded to the possibilities of being removed from service.

I don't know, I think really I am leaning toward that he did know just because he was smart enough to figure out the clues.

I love this quote here. I think you are right in saying that in death Severus would finally be free from being a puppet.

The last line thought...I think it was in this precisely that he found his fear in dying. I believe he did not feel like he did everything he could do to make sure Harry survived and thus he was failing Lily again. Perhaps only after Harry appeared and Severus finally had the chance to give him the memories did he feel like he did all he could but at the moment Nagini struck his neck, he must have felt like a failure once again and fear that only he could impart vital information to Harry and now he was bleeding to death must have overcome him for that split second before Harry showed up.


I know that most everyone here believes that Sev would have saw Lily again but I am not sure that would happen. Lily's life was so seperat from Sevs at the time of her death that perhaps she would only cling in death to those that she surrounded herself with in life. I think of the Ressurections Stone and the Marauders and Lily that saw Harry to his "death". I have a feeling that she would surround herself with them. Which is sad for Severus. I mean would he just succumb to his afterlife or would it be like DD said another great adventure?

Do you think Severus knew he was going to die when he was summoned to the Shreiking Shack at Voldemort's request?

Oh, absolutly. He kept trying to get away, get back to the battle. He didn't want to die at Voldemort's hand, called from the battle like a cow led to slaughter. Severus wanted to get back into the Battle of Hogwarts and die a purposeful death, not a worthless one like the one he did end up dying.

*sniff* Poor Sev.....

I'm sorry I haven't been on here lately. I've been terribley busy, but I just wanted to post this. It's a letter from a competition we had in UHFC, and it was for Hermione to write secret admirer letter to someone and had to be more than 50 but less than 100 words. I thought it might make some of you SS/HG shippers out there a little happy. Hehehe...

Dear Severus,

How long it's been that I've admired you. Your knack for Potions has always intrigued my liking. If only our worlds weren't so widely diverse as they are! Then maybe we'd have a chance... I have cherished every trice we have spent together. Your intelligence and handsomeness is what catches my emotions by surprise; you can't imagine how much closer, within your reach, my touch, I want to be with you. If only my true feelings could be proven.

Just remember, my love will never dwindle.

Always,

Nettie

I hope some of you (you know who you are) might enjoy that, as it won our little competition thing, but anyway.... So many questions.

What do you think Severus believed would happen to him in death?

I have a feeling he felt there was no afterlife, or at least, not for him. He didn't seem to believe in any of that stuff, and I don't think he really cared as long as he was going to die and then be peaceful.


Do you think Severus knew he was going to die when he was summoned to the Shreiking Shack at Voldemort's request?

I don't think he knew when he was going there. I think once he realized he got there, he saw what was happening, and I think Voldemort knew, too. That's why he was ignoring Severus' requests to return to battle and find Harry. I think that was the point when he realized that Voldemort didn't need him anymore and that he had to get out of the situation if possible without revealing himself. In my opinion, he was dead no matter what he would of tried.


Do you think Severus feared his death at that time?

I think he did more than he would of let through. He was a strong man, and letting LV see through his weaknesses would not be the best defense in a time like that. He tried to hide it, but you could tell by his eyes that he he was fearing for the worst.

If Harry knew about Severus' truth while he was still studying at Hogwarts how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus? I mean, if Harry knew about Severus's love for Lily and the fact that Severus actually was trying to protect Harry how, do you think Harry would have behaved with Severus?


I think it would of made Harry super mad. I mean, someone telling me they loved my mother after all these years, yet was the cause of their death. I still would of been mad at Snape if I were Harry just because he caused my parents death in a way. I don't think it would of went well. I've always thought this: If things hadn't played out the way they had, such as people dying and certain events, the wizarding world would probably be a Pureblood/Death Eater Lord Voldemort ruled Dimension.

Oh, and I think I might already have said it, but congratulations Aly!

-Kiersten-

Do you think Severus knew he was going to die when he was summoned to the Shreiking Shack at Voldemort's request?

Pardon me if I am repeiting some points..
I don't think Severus knew that he was going to die when he was called into the Shrieking Shack. I also don't think that he knew he was going to die after reaching the Shack too. He saw Nagini being well-protected and thus, he knew he had to find Harry and tell him what DD had asked him to. He was desperate to go out of the Shack just because he wanted to tell Harry and not because he knew Voldemort was going to kill him. I think, Severus was sure that he had made Voldemort to believe that Severus was still loyal to him. Severus thought that Voldemort still needed him and so, would not kill him...

Do you think Severus feared his death at that time?
No, Severus never feared his death. He was very brave and his life might nothing to him. He did not live out of choice. He was living just to ensure that Lily's dying wish was fulfilled.. He had no revenge to take, he had noone to love, he had nothing to do in life, what he had was only a task to do.. He would never fear daeth, it might relieve him though. He might have been afraid, after being struck by Nagini that he could not tell Harry whay DD asked him to. I bet, when he saw Harry, he would have been greatly relieved and then he wpuld have died a peacefull death.

What do you think Severus believed would happen to him in death?
I have only one line to say to this....
Severus probably saw himself alone, as he always was.

Aw, I did enjoy that Kiersten. Congrats on winning and great job!

I haven't been able to get on as much as I'd like because I'm in Florida visiting my in-laws; and my hubby, father-in-law and I are sharing one laptop, Argh! So, anyway, being on vacation made me think of a new question:

If Severus had been able to take a real vacation, where do you think he would choose to go?

I have a feeling he would go somewhere where he could rest, read and relax in peace. Someplace where he could be solitary and maybe where there was a good deal of magical history. I'm thinking Stonehenge, Egypt, Transylvania. I can't imagine him partying it up on a Caribbean island! HA!

Lisa

If Severus had been able to take a real vacation, where do you think he would choose to go?
See I think he would have gone someplace such as Rome, or even Greece because though he was an adult he most likely still had his teenage yearning to learn more about things outside his own realm of "comfortable". No matter how withdrawn and alone he was there was probably a part of him that wanted to be something bigger and important, not in way the war was, but something importantly small, like maybe a festival where he could observe from the sidelines, or and election rally. A change from such a sad and lonely norm. But then he might have just gone someplace with a huge library and settled there for some time. With our Severus, no one really knows.

Ooooooh, Snape/Hermione! Kiersten! That was really good by the way. Love SS/HG.

Anyways, question!

If Severus had been able to take a real vacation, where do you think he would choose to go?
Whenever I think of Sev on vacation, my fangirl in me always pictures him in a Hawaiin shirt, khaki's, sipping Firewhisky on a hammock on some remote island, relaxing. Like he needs to. *giggles madly*
But, realistically I don't think Sev would want to take a vacation. I don't think he knows how, honestly. His potions and work is what keeps him sane, it keeps him in control of his emotions. I think if he went on a vacation, he would be like me and think far too much and become restless. Sev is the type to always needing something to do (like myself) and if he doesn't, he gets antsy and let's his mind wander...Not always a good thing.



Sam

Well, I, like Sam also think that Severus is not a type who would want a vacation. He would probably spend it alone at Hogwarts or Spinner's End, reading books and brewing potions. I don't think he would want to go to different palces and roam around, he seems a person who would want to spend a lonely time with himself..

If Severus had been able to take a real vacation, where do you think he would choose to go?

Somehow, I don't think he'd go all out and go somewhere hot and exotic. The deserted Highlands of Scotland seems a good option for him. I know it's not really much of a vacation because he practically spends his whole life in Scotland, but it's a really beautiful, peaceful, untouched place, and I think he'd enjoy the solitude.

Ellie
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If Severus had been able to take a real vacation, where do you think he would choose to go?

Hmm, I'm not sure this qualifies as "real", but I think he'd want to go visit Lily's grave and just sit there... Severus doesn't really seem like the type of person who'd want to go to the beach or anything like that. But I do agree with everyone else here, Severus would want to be alone.

If Severus had been able to take a real vacation, where do you think he would choose to go?

Hard question. I couldn't see him at any tropical beach in the heart of the Caribbean or anything like that. The places that come to find for me are more cold like Alaska. But im going to go out on a limb and say the Swiss Alps on a nice skiing trip.

*squee* I love this...especially because I am bias and was born and raised in Hawaii before relocating to the continetal US. I would have loved to catch a glimps of Severus trying to unwind on a remote beach in a hammock but alas it will never be.

Great question lisa! You know, honestly I think Severus would do something that had him studying the life of some great potion maker. Perhaps a guided tour of the potion makers hometown, where he went to school, places of significance; such as if a particular ingredient is endemic to a certain part of the world and this potion maker found it. It would be kind of like backpacking through Europe and hitting the highlighted spots except with Severus it would be a working/learning/exciting vacation.

Aaaaah, no Nevillesgirl, Severus would most certainly take a real vacation in Hawaii, but I don't think we'd find him lounging on the beach in a hammock. Severus would be drawn to the Big Island and Kilauea. I see him standing barefoot (he's a tough guy) on the dried lava flows during one of Pele's nighttime tantrums. As far as the Firewhiskey, well, that would be a present for another dynamic redhead.

If Severus had been able to take a real vacation, where do you think he would choose to go?

I think he would probably stay in his dungeon marking potions essays with 0.
Haha no seriously.
Maybe he would have gone to Albania to hunt Voldemort or gone 'South' to hunt Sirius. I think he's not the type to go on a relaxing holiday, rather one to pursue adventurous breaks. I think if Lily had been with him he would have been happy to go somewhere like Venice. Snape in a gondola...

If Severus had been able to take a real vacation, where do you think he would choose to go?

Like most of you guys, I don't see Snape as the kind of guy who would go to Hawaii or something tropical and sunny and nice. I see him more as the person who would go to Transylvania and explore Vladimir's (the first supposed vampire) castle. He would like the darkness of it. Maybe he would shock us all, though!

I have a new question...

Even though we are all in love with Alan Rickman being Snape for the movies, if you could pick someone else to play Severus's role, who would it be?

I very recently saw the movie Stardust again, and when I saw Septimus I was thinking, "Wow, he would be a really good Snape." The actor's name is Mark Strong. He can have a harsh voice and he can give some mean glares and looks. He also has a big nose and he looks very good with long hair.

~alyssa~

Even though we are all in love with Alan Rickman being Snape for the movies, if you could pick someone else to play Severus's role, who would it be?


Alan not as Snape?! *dies* Don't say that! It's too painful...

Hmm. I wouldn't give it to Tim Roth, the guy who almost became Snape. It's scary how close we came to not having Alan. I just don't see Tim as being a good Snape. I think I'd pick... I dunno, Daniel Craig, maybe? He's a good actor, I'm sure he could do it.

Even though we are all in love with Alan Rickman being Snape for the movies, if you could pick someone else to play Severus's role, who would it be?

Your question brought tears to my eyes. Severus=Alan, Severus=Alan, repeat!

Seriously, I can't imagine anyone else in the role, but if I was held at gunpoint and had to choose, I pick Jason Isaacs. Of course he's already playing Lucius, but I think he'd be great. I think Alan would be a great Lucius too, for that matter. Also Jonathan Rhys Myers, James McAvoy and Cillian Murphy(who can look downright creepy sometimes) could probably all pull off the character, but they are too young looking. Thank goodness we got Alan Rickman! *sigh of relief*

Lisa

I know, I know! I'm sorry! Please don't kill me!

I didn't mean that we should get another Snape, because the idea is terrifying. I was just asking if anybody else had a good idea if something were to happen to our beloved Alan Rickman. I completely understand as well as anybody that Alan and Snape just belong together, believe me!

I'm so sorry! *Hides under rock*

~alyssa~

Haha it's okay. I know you didn't mean we should get another Snape, and I think lisasnape knew what you meant, too. We just had horrible visions that something terrible happened to Mr Rickman...*shudders*
I forgive you. I can't dislike any question to do with Alan!

Even though we are all in love with Alan Rickman being Snape for the movies, if you could pick someone else to play Severus's role, who would it be?

Alan's the only Snape!

Well I saw a most excellent Harry Potter spoof for comic relief with Dawn French who plays the Fat Lady in PoA and Jeniffer Saunders and Snape was played by Jeremy Irons. As much as I dislike Irons he did kind of suit the part:

Secret Chamberpot of Azerbaijan
Jeremy makes his appearance around the 3minute mark.

Alyssa, we were just kidding! It really was a great question, I was just being a wise guy (gal)!

Harryjpotter, you've sold me on Jeremy Irons as a possible Snape (if Alan Rickman were never born). He was hysterical and he looked really good in the wig. That clip was hilarious. I hope everyone watches it. I was laughing so loud the neighbors probably heard me!

Lisa