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CHARACTER Name: Severus Snape Canon: Harry Potter Timeline: After the events of Half-Blood Prince. If playing another character from the same canon, how will you deal with this?: N/A!
Personality: As Head of Slytherin House, it’s only fitting that Severus possesses a great deal of what Salazar Slytherin found to be admirable qualities in a wizard. As those belonging to Slytherin are known to be, he is a man of ambition as well as cunning, finding the mind to be a far more useful weapon to him than any wand could be on its own. Recognized as an exceptional wizard even during his school years, he is both intelligent and well-studied, though that is where praise of his character usually ends. He is a talented liar with a cutting, if acidic, turn-of-phrase as well as a skilled occulemens, abilities that complement each other rather well and are quite desirable in a double agent, put to good use in keeping his true thoughts and motivations well-guarded from those who might attempt to pry. Stubborn to a fault, he is known for being incredibly ornery and determinedly caustic. While his temper is explosive when provoked, the rest of the time he is almost infuriatingly calm and soft-spoken.
Severus was an awkward child with poor social skills, something he never quite managed to grow out of. His home life was quite difficult, though he has done his best to keep the details from being made public. His parents were constantly at odds with each other, with his father being particularly abusive – though Snape’s memories only admit to there being emotional and verbal abuse, it’s implied that his father may have been violent, as well. This, along with a great deal of neglect, did much to shape his bitter disposition. His dislike for Muggles likely stems from his disdain of his father, though that same hatred was not enough to keep Severus from adopting similar behavior as he grew older. Unfortunately, children who are bullied and humiliated often learn to do the same to others, which is certainly true in Snape’s case, as can be confirmed by many of his old schoolmates or current students. He is bitter, misanthropic, and often solitary, having never quite managed to get a firm grasp on social graces. He is incredibly biased towards his own house, students and other individuals who have won his favor. Even on his best days, he is frequently condescending and often openly cruel, making cutting remarks without a thought towards filtering them, even when (or especially when) students are involved.
As mentioned before, Severus is lauded for being a brilliant wizard with an incredible aptitude for academics. He excelled during his school years and was made a member of the Slug Club, though his fascination with the dark arts made Slughorn decide that Snape would never amount to much of anything despite his great potential. He is both resourceful and thorough, and as a student, he was seen to come up with a number of innovations and improvements to potion recipes, as well as other spells, that were able to produce results that actually surpassed those achieved by students who had followed the book directly. He also invented several spells, some of which became popular upon discovery, such as Levicorpus, which was ironically used against him, triggering events that he cites as his worst memory. Muffliato, the Langlock Curse and Sectumsempra were also among his creations, the latter being particularly dangerous and meant very clearly for enemies.
He had an early fascination with the dark arts that only persisted as he grew older, and even when he promised Dumbledore his loyalty and agreed to teach at Hogwarts, Dumbledore refused him the Defense Against the Dark Arts position, feeling that such close proximity to dark magic would be too much temptation for Severus to resist. However, since Snape’s skill with both devising and brewing potions was more or less unparalleled, Potions Master was a rather fitting occupation for him. As a teacher, he is known for being a ruthless disciplinarian and has little patience for foolishness or students who waste his time. Despite his harsh methods, he is considered to be a strong educator and is well-respected among the Hogwarts staff, several of whom actually consider him a friend as well as colleague, news that would be sure to shock several of his long-suffering students.
Despite having a keen and discerning mind, Snape has been accused of putting it to the task and arriving at the completely wrong conclusion on more than one occasion. Despite his intellect, he allows his personal bias to interfere with his judgment, allowing himself to make snap-decisions based solely on what he is convinced must be the truth. Of course, since he feels a certain way, it must be so – this most often comes into play concerning James Potter and Sirius Black. While not terribly fond of Remus Lupin, Severus does find him to be the least offensive of the Marauders and has a certain (miniscule) degree of professional respect for him. Severus is quick to place blame when someone he dislikes is involved, rather than taking the time to more closely examine the evidence at hand. He is extremely prone to jealousy, shown in the latter years of his rivalry with James Potter, and can hold a grudge for years on end, clinging to his resentment as though he would be lost should it ever escape him. He is a proud creature, and once his pride has been injured, he will not forgive it easily, if at all.
Over time, Severus has come to accept that life is full of disappointments. He is not a believer in happy endings or coddling and justifies his harsh treatment of his students as a way of preparing them for the outside world. For as bitter and cruel as he can be, he is not, at his core, a bad person. Though he made mistakes when he was younger, he has long since accepted responsibility for his past deeds and come to understand that each and every action has its consequence. Though he has aimed to redeem himself for years, he works towards it quietly, requiring no one’s approval but his own – and, of course, Dumbledore’s. Snape’s actions during the second wizarding war were not seen by many, and those who did witness his deeds labeled him a villain, though each and every move was designed to bring Voldemort and his Death Eaters one step closer to their downfall. Though he is a talented liar, Severus is a thorough man who keeps his promises, and his loyalty, when truly given, is unwavering, as seen when one considers his relationship with Albus Dumbledore. He understand that sometimes, horrible things must be done out of necessity. Sacrifices must be made, and pain must be brought forth in order to serve the greater good. It’s an unpleasant fact of life, but one that he accepts, and he will go to whatever lengths he must in order to complete the task before him.
First Person: [Snape’s voice cuts sharply over the network, clearly unimpressed with his current situation. A watch with buttons? Did it even properly tell the time? Clearly, this was some Muggle foolishness – despite the fact that everything else about his surroundings suggested magic. Magic he had never seen before now, but magic all the same.]
While these devices may be considered a more efficient means of communication than most magic, and nowhere near as messy as firetalking has the potential to be, there are inherent flaws in their design. They are far too small, for one, and lend themselves to being easily misplaced.
That said, I wish to know more of the nature of this place. As kidnappings go, I suppose this one could be considered civil, but that doesn’t make it anything less of a violation. Any information that others here might be able to provide would be greatly appreciated.
[Though really, from the tone of his voice, it doesn’t sound like he appreciates much of anything.]
Third Person: It was as though some higher power had suddenly decided that his life did not have enough irksome interruptions forcing themselves on him already. Travel by train was hardly foreign, but in general, he tended to remember actually boarding rather than simply waking up to find himself already in-transit. That had been unsettling enough, until the train had pulled into the station and the fog had cleared, revealing a city both strange and unfamiliar.
He was glad to find that his wand had remained on his person, and promptly armed himself with it as he ventured forth from the platform. The station itself was quiet, almost eerily so, as though it didn’t see many travelers. The brochures that were on display caught his eye as he passed, their covers bright red and demanding of attention, and he paused long enough to help himself to one, gingerly unfolding it and skimming through the information provided. His upper lip curled into an unpleasant sneer as he read.
Welcome to Ruby City. He quickly read through what followed. What unabashed, idiotic drivel. Even the worst of his students could have concocted a better tale; they were all better liars than they were potion-makers, anyway. Clearly, whatever magic or mischief was afoot here, there were answers to be had, and he would seek them out. Severus Snape was not a man who suffered any brand of foolishness gladly, nor was he a man who enjoyed being left in the dark.
It was only then that an unfamiliar weight in his right pocket caught his attention. Upon investigating, he produced a small, brightly silver-plated pocket-watch, turning it over in his gaunt hand as he examined it. Curious, but worth further investigation – much like everything else in this place, he imagined.
It was time to ask questions and hope that there was someone available with enough intelligence to provide him with acceptable answers.
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Name: Severus Snape
Canon: Harry Potter
Timeline: After the events of Half-Blood Prince.
If playing another character from the same canon, how will you deal with this?: N/A!
Personality: As Head of Slytherin House, it’s only fitting that Severus possesses a great deal of what Salazar Slytherin found to be admirable qualities in a wizard. As those belonging to Slytherin are known to be, he is a man of ambition as well as cunning, finding the mind to be a far more useful weapon to him than any wand could be on its own. Recognized as an exceptional wizard even during his school years, he is both intelligent and well-studied, though that is where praise of his character usually ends. He is a talented liar with a cutting, if acidic, turn-of-phrase as well as a skilled occulemens, abilities that complement each other rather well and are quite desirable in a double agent, put to good use in keeping his true thoughts and motivations well-guarded from those who might attempt to pry. Stubborn to a fault, he is known for being incredibly ornery and determinedly caustic. While his temper is explosive when provoked, the rest of the time he is almost infuriatingly calm and soft-spoken.
Severus was an awkward child with poor social skills, something he never quite managed to grow out of. His home life was quite difficult, though he has done his best to keep the details from being made public. His parents were constantly at odds with each other, with his father being particularly abusive – though Snape’s memories only admit to there being emotional and verbal abuse, it’s implied that his father may have been violent, as well. This, along with a great deal of neglect, did much to shape his bitter disposition. His dislike for Muggles likely stems from his disdain of his father, though that same hatred was not enough to keep Severus from adopting similar behavior as he grew older. Unfortunately, children who are bullied and humiliated often learn to do the same to others, which is certainly true in Snape’s case, as can be confirmed by many of his old schoolmates or current students. He is bitter, misanthropic, and often solitary, having never quite managed to get a firm grasp on social graces. He is incredibly biased towards his own house, students and other individuals who have won his favor. Even on his best days, he is frequently condescending and often openly cruel, making cutting remarks without a thought towards filtering them, even when (or especially when) students are involved.
As mentioned before, Severus is lauded for being a brilliant wizard with an incredible aptitude for academics. He excelled during his school years and was made a member of the Slug Club, though his fascination with the dark arts made Slughorn decide that Snape would never amount to much of anything despite his great potential. He is both resourceful and thorough, and as a student, he was seen to come up with a number of innovations and improvements to potion recipes, as well as other spells, that were able to produce results that actually surpassed those achieved by students who had followed the book directly. He also invented several spells, some of which became popular upon discovery, such as Levicorpus, which was ironically used against him, triggering events that he cites as his worst memory. Muffliato, the Langlock Curse and Sectumsempra were also among his creations, the latter being particularly dangerous and meant very clearly for enemies.
He had an early fascination with the dark arts that only persisted as he grew older, and even when he promised Dumbledore his loyalty and agreed to teach at Hogwarts, Dumbledore refused him the Defense Against the Dark Arts position, feeling that such close proximity to dark magic would be too much temptation for Severus to resist. However, since Snape’s skill with both devising and brewing potions was more or less unparalleled, Potions Master was a rather fitting occupation for him. As a teacher, he is known for being a ruthless disciplinarian and has little patience for foolishness or students who waste his time. Despite his harsh methods, he is considered to be a strong educator and is well-respected among the Hogwarts staff, several of whom actually consider him a friend as well as colleague, news that would be sure to shock several of his long-suffering students.
Despite having a keen and discerning mind, Snape has been accused of putting it to the task and arriving at the completely wrong conclusion on more than one occasion. Despite his intellect, he allows his personal bias to interfere with his judgment, allowing himself to make snap-decisions based solely on what he is convinced must be the truth. Of course, since he feels a certain way, it must be so – this most often comes into play concerning James Potter and Sirius Black. While not terribly fond of Remus Lupin, Severus does find him to be the least offensive of the Marauders and has a certain (miniscule) degree of professional respect for him. Severus is quick to place blame when someone he dislikes is involved, rather than taking the time to more closely examine the evidence at hand. He is extremely prone to jealousy, shown in the latter years of his rivalry with James Potter, and can hold a grudge for years on end, clinging to his resentment as though he would be lost should it ever escape him. He is a proud creature, and once his pride has been injured, he will not forgive it easily, if at all.
Over time, Severus has come to accept that life is full of disappointments. He is not a believer in happy endings or coddling and justifies his harsh treatment of his students as a way of preparing them for the outside world. For as bitter and cruel as he can be, he is not, at his core, a bad person. Though he made mistakes when he was younger, he has long since accepted responsibility for his past deeds and come to understand that each and every action has its consequence. Though he has aimed to redeem himself for years, he works towards it quietly, requiring no one’s approval but his own – and, of course, Dumbledore’s. Snape’s actions during the second wizarding war were not seen by many, and those who did witness his deeds labeled him a villain, though each and every move was designed to bring Voldemort and his Death Eaters one step closer to their downfall. Though he is a talented liar, Severus is a thorough man who keeps his promises, and his loyalty, when truly given, is unwavering, as seen when one considers his relationship with Albus Dumbledore. He understand that sometimes, horrible things must be done out of necessity. Sacrifices must be made, and pain must be brought forth in order to serve the greater good. It’s an unpleasant fact of life, but one that he accepts, and he will go to whatever lengths he must in order to complete the task before him.
First Person: [Snape’s voice cuts sharply over the network, clearly unimpressed with his current situation. A watch with buttons? Did it even properly tell the time? Clearly, this was some Muggle foolishness – despite the fact that everything else about his surroundings suggested magic. Magic he had never seen before now, but magic all the same.]
While these devices may be considered a more efficient means of communication than most magic, and nowhere near as messy as firetalking has the potential to be, there are inherent flaws in their design. They are far too small, for one, and lend themselves to being easily misplaced.
That said, I wish to know more of the nature of this place. As kidnappings go, I suppose this one could be considered civil, but that doesn’t make it anything less of a violation. Any information that others here might be able to provide would be greatly appreciated.
[Though really, from the tone of his voice, it doesn’t sound like he appreciates much of anything.]
Third Person: It was as though some higher power had suddenly decided that his life did not have enough irksome interruptions forcing themselves on him already. Travel by train was hardly foreign, but in general, he tended to remember actually boarding rather than simply waking up to find himself already in-transit. That had been unsettling enough, until the train had pulled into the station and the fog had cleared, revealing a city both strange and unfamiliar.
He was glad to find that his wand had remained on his person, and promptly armed himself with it as he ventured forth from the platform. The station itself was quiet, almost eerily so, as though it didn’t see many travelers. The brochures that were on display caught his eye as he passed, their covers bright red and demanding of attention, and he paused long enough to help himself to one, gingerly unfolding it and skimming through the information provided. His upper lip curled into an unpleasant sneer as he read.
Welcome to Ruby City. He quickly read through what followed. What unabashed, idiotic drivel. Even the worst of his students could have concocted a better tale; they were all better liars than they were potion-makers, anyway. Clearly, whatever magic or mischief was afoot here, there were answers to be had, and he would seek them out. Severus Snape was not a man who suffered any brand of foolishness gladly, nor was he a man who enjoyed being left in the dark.
It was only then that an unfamiliar weight in his right pocket caught his attention. Upon investigating, he produced a small, brightly silver-plated pocket-watch, turning it over in his gaunt hand as he examined it. Curious, but worth further investigation – much like everything else in this place, he imagined.
It was time to ask questions and hope that there was someone available with enough intelligence to provide him with acceptable answers.