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Meta Monday: Magical Cores

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 17:52:47 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

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

Would a large magical core be beneficial or detrimental to a Potions Master? I have conflicting feelings about whether being magically powerful would be a help or a hindrance for someone in Severus's vocation. It led me to wonder whether he would have to control the amount of magic he introduced during brewing in order to create potions as precise as his perfectionism demanded.

He's an emotional man and repressing that for his art would contribute to his erratic behavior. He's obviously clever and well-educated ... he prides himself on possessing unflappable emotional control that allows him to be a successful Occlumens yet we continually see him react emotionally in social situations.

Could his emotional explosions have been in part because he struggled to be as unresponsive as possible while he worked with potions as well as when he had to be when he masqueraded for the Dark Lord? It's food for thought and the more I ponder it, the more questions I have about magical cores and emotions powering magic. Opinions?

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Fri, 21 Aug 2015 23:34:22 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

Snape Loves Quidditch by HapticMimesis on DeviantArt

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TBT: Snape and His Colleagues

Thu, 20 Aug 2015 17:02:00 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

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

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Meta Monday: Obliviate!

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 19:02:20 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

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

Given Severus's interest in the mind arts, is Severus the sort of wizard who would use Memory Charms? If so, how would he use them and why?

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Meta Monday: The Big Choice

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:43:29 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

The Big Choice

Why did Severus choose to follow the Dark Lord?

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

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Friday Recs!

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 18:58:24 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

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

Redemption of Severus Snape by sassynails on DeviantArt

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TBT: Where is Durmstrang?

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:01:13 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

This Thursday we return to this discussion from 2008 that has a lot of thoughtful suggestions and deductions. Geographical hints (and speculations) within canon point toward Scandinavia, but then the Durmstrang motto ↑ is written in both English and -per Google Translate- Belarusian, which puts some countries in Eastern Europe back in the running.

Do you have an opinion about Durmstrang's location?
Do you think Severus would have had an opportunity to visit? Would he have wanted to visit?

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Meta Monday- August 1.0

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:55:12 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

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

p.s. Given Harry's record of assuming the opposite of everything he later learns to be true, I hope you'll forgive my not accepting Harry's assumption of death as evidence.

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Friday Rec!

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:18:30 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

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

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

Severus Snape by sikuriina on DeviantArt

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Severus at 35

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:14:00 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

Meta Monday Returns!

This week Harry Potter is turning 35!

In January 1995, during Harry's third year, Severus Snape had his 35th birthday. Unknowingly, he was about to embark on his last year free of the Dark Lord; while he had a respectable career, we know little else about his personal or professional life.

How do you think Severus spent his free time? What do you think he'd accomplished as a Potions Master? Would he have continued to explore spell crafting? And finally, how do you think his 35th year would compare to Harry's?

Answer any or all :)

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Friday Recs!

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:42:57 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

Running late today, apologies!

Some Snape art for your Friday :)

Mother by Venturous1 on DeviantArt

Keine Sorge by burdenofimpurity on DeviantArt

Each Friday you're welcome to post Snape-centric fic or art that you've created or that you've enjoyed. Here's some art that I adore.

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TBT! Severus and a Muggle Education?

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:53:31 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

Today we're looking back to July of 2008 when snapedom was posting solely on IJ. We'll have the opportunity to read or reread what people were thinking about Severus, his parents, and the Evans family. There's even a bit of talk about social classes, religion and ethnicity, but it all leads back to this question: Did Severus attend Muggle school?

After reading, you'll no doubt have thoughts about what was written (Tobias and the books!). You're welcome to renew or continue the discussion here, and I hope you enjoy today's memory from snapedom's Pensieve as much as I did. :)

*Posting early -for my timezone- to give more continents a chance to enjoy TBT on Thursday.

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Meta Monday

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:54:52 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

As promised, a bit of meta for your Monday.

We all know that Severus Snape was a man who wanted respect and recognition, even an Order of Merlin. Within HP fandom, he's been both loathed and romanticized, but recently, there's been a strong resurgence of Snape hate.

How do you think Snape would react to fandom?

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New Maintainer and Some News

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 15:26:19 GMT

Posted by: sassy_cat

Hi, everyone, I'm sassy_cat and I've taken over maintaining the community from arcanetrivia. The LJ community has reopened and all member posting privileges have been restored. (and my clickin' thumb feels the pain)

I hope to bring a bit of life back to the community by restarting Friday Recs and would love for everyone to share their favorite Snape fiction and art each Friday.

Thursdays will embrace where we've been by showcasing a TBT post with a link to a previous snapedom discussion. We can read with nostalgic amusement or renew/continue the conversation. Can Severus Snape every be truly deciphered?

Mondays I'll be posting a Meta Monday question about Severus to get your thoughts flowing, but as always, you're welcome to post and discuss Severus as needs demand.

For those who prefer their fandom on Tumblr, snapedom has created an official Snapedom Tumblr. I'll be cross posting the weekly posts there as well, so you won't miss any mod posts or recs. Assuming the Friday Recs are a success, I'll be compiling a rec lists and posting those onto Tumblr as well.

I'm easiest to reach on LJ, but I try to check my e-mail daily so you can also reach me at sassycat0109@gmail.com.
Your thoughts and opinions are alway welcome.

Sassy

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Meta/discussion rec

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:18:03 GMT

Posted by: arcanetrivia

Over on hp_darkarts on LiveJournal, there's an interesting post and discussion going on re: Severus: "That Man of Loneliness and Mystery" - Severus Snape: A Character Study, part of their Snape Week.

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admin announcement

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:27:03 GMT

Posted by: arcanetrivia

Hi all,

Just wanted to let everyone know I've taken over ownership of this community here as on InsaneJournal and LiveJournal. (I'm contemplating reopening the LJ version for posting; haven't decided yet.) The comm aten't dead, just has small membership! Anyone who wishes to is welcome to pimp it in appropriate promotion communities here on DW.

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Snape and Lily in fic (Deathly Hallows spoilers)

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:22:35 GMT

Posted by: scrollgirl

Hello, is anyone home? This comm seems to be abandoned--I assume because all the activity is happening over on the InsaneJournal snapedom community. But I figured there's no harm posting this anyway in hopes that someone will see it.

It's nothing much, just a short rant about post-DH Snape fic and my personal preference for how writers should treat the Snape/Lily relationship. I've been a fan of the HP movies since Prisoner of Azkaban and began reading the books a little while before Deathly Hallows came out. But it's only recently that I've become really fannish--I keep posting "minor meta" about canon, fanfic, and HP fandom in general.

In my DW: Snape and Lily in fic (Deathly Hallows spoilers.

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Alternative Career - June Snape Art Contest

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:31:54 GMT

Posted by: janus

You may watch it being drawn HERE!

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Severus in Love - May Snape Art Contest

Fri, 29 May 2009 07:04:50 GMT

Posted by: janus

You can watch it being painted brush-by-brush HERE

Sev has used his potions to make his special polishing materials for his precious beloved wand. And there he is, cradling itin his Slytherin-decorated room. In love.

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