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[snapedefender]

anyway this is your yearly reminder that snape’s death was heroic as hell and without him voldemort would have won, thank u and have a nice day

[claraoswin]

After all this time?

[silverdoedefender-blog]

Hi! I used to be euphemiaspotters!! I deleted my blog on accident and just wanted to tell you! Sorry to bother you!

No bother at all! I wondered where you’d gone. It’s nice to have you back. I’m curious though as to how you accidentally deleted your blog?

[silverdoedefender-blog]

Remus and Snape weren't even that alike either in their upbringing. As far as we know, Remus had two loving parents and a very close group of friends. He was well-loved. Snape had Lily, until he hadn't. Remus was surrounded by anti-Voldemort people during his school years that were deeply influencial in his life. Snape was surrounded by pro-Voldemort people. The OP also isn't adressing that Remus was one of Snape bullies, either being passive or active in it's torment.

You’re right and you should say it. Despite being a werewolf, Remus grew up more loved than Snape ever was.

[steebtiny]

i can’t believe that harry named his second child after snape who he said is “one of the bravest men he knew” when there’s remus lupin. remus who died in a battle for harry and for the greater good, leaving his infant son to be an orphan. remus who had a lonely, miserable childhood as he had no friends before hogwarts and had to endure pain and self-hatred every month all because of a bite. remus who was negatively labelled, feared and despised by society and had to fight prejudice every moment. remus who struggled to find a job, relationship or family as his illness forbade him to live. most importantly, remus who continued to be kind and sweet and loving, who showed confidence in and respect for his students, who had hundreds times of love, courage, altrusim and righteousness in his scarred heart than snape would ever have or ever had despite the atrocities and his own demons he faces all the time.

remus lupin and severus snape were more similar than we think. they both had less than ideal childhoods and they were shunned and hated at various points of their lives. but how they responded to these shortcomings is what makes them different, and what makes remus miles better than snape in all kinds of way.

remus did not let his demons or other people’s disgusted looks or insults define him, he did everything to make sure others see him for who he was — a kind hearted, good person who meant no harm. he worked extra hard in hogwarts, was polite and respectful to everyone and fought for what he knows is right. he does not complain about his monthly sufferings, nor does he back down from the hurtful, prejudiced words people throw at him. he never lashes out at others, especially not at his students. he never made anyone’s life miserable just because his own sucked. he was brave and courageous, a true gryffindor in every way.

on the other hand, snape continued to be cold and vile to everyone. he remained unfeeling, prejudiced, hurtful and he never did anything just because it was the right thing to do. he bullied his students and treated them unfairly and in a degrading manner, resulting in fear and insecurities amongst mere teenagers. yes, he was bullied when he was young but he never let it go, never grew from it or became stronger. he remained cowardly as he refused to admit his mistakes in also being wrong in attacking the marauders with dark magic and never learning to grow from his experiences. instead, he let them define him, making him a downright mean, hateful person who rarely has any concern for anyone else.

yeah maybe snape became a double spy and died in the battle for harry at the end, but did he have to conquer his inner demons every single moment of his life? did he ever force himself to face his fears and become a better person? NO. “tHe bRaVesT MaN i’Ve eVEr kNown” MY ASS. YALL KNOW IT’S REMUS.

[silverdoedefender-blog]

Teddy Lupin’s middle name is already Remus. To quote J.K. Rowling, “Harry chose to perpetuate the names of the two who had nobody in their families to do so.”

Not everyone is going to “grow from” or “become stronger” as a result of their traumatic experiences. As an adult, Snape is clearly still affected by what the Marauders did to him. Even so, Snape doesn’t use his past as an excuse for his behavior. Snape knows what sort of man he is. Was he kind? Definitely not. But he was brave and that’s what mattered to both him and Harry.

This is where you lose me. You say Snape never admitted to being wrong for using dark magic against the Mauraders, but should he? Truly, should Snape as an adult say that he was wrong to defend himself against his tormentors? To hurt them as they hurt him? The Mauraders never apologize to Snape. Why should he have to be the bigger man? And while we’re on the topic, the only time we see Snape use dark magic on the Mauraders is after James attacked him first. He was acting in self defense.

Lastly, Snape did become a better person. He left the Death Eaters and turned spy for the Order. He protected Harry, saved lives and ultimately died in the fight against Voldemort. This is why Harry named his son Albus Severus. Snape was brave in ways that no other character was. There are more ways to be a hero than by showing kindness to others. That is of course a strength, but not one Snape needed to play his role well.

[silverdoedefender-blog]

Rules: tag 9 people you’d like to get to know better

Thank you @snapedefense for tagging me 💖😍

favorite color(s): rose gold and bright red

top 3 favorite ships: stucky, destiel and bubbline

lipstick or chapstick: lipstick

last song: Plum by Troye Sivan

last movie: Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince

currently reading: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

I tag

@alwaysandforeversnape @maybeshesnaped @thegreatsnapescape @doodlebat @deputy-headmistress-mcgonagall @drawing-cookie @illume-melamin @scverussnape @amber-starlights

[silverdoedefender-blog]

Rules: answer 22, tag 22 people you would like to know better

Thank you @alwaysandforeversnape for tagging me!

1: Nickname/s: I don’t really have any :/

2: Zodiac sign: My whole life I thought I was a Cancer but apparently I’m Cancer-Leo Cusp

3: Height: 5′5″ Just a couple inches shorter than Snape!

4: Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw

5: Last thing I googled: My local pizza place to confirm that they are still open

6: Favorite musician/s: Ariana Grande, Brendon Urie, Troye Sivan, Billie Eilish, Hayley Kiyoko, Twenty One Pilots...the list goes on and on

7: Song stuck in my head: MONOPOLY by Ariana Grande and Victoria Monet

8: Following now: Snape-centric blogs

9: Followers: 💗1,669💗

10: Do I get asks: Not very often but I’d like to!

11: Amount of sleep: 13ish hours

12: Lucky number: I’ve never had one

13: What I’m wearing: Look up “Ariana Grande girls girls girls sweater”

14: Dream job: Either a lawyer, a politician, an author or actress. Really the dream would be not to have to work at all.

15: Dream trip: Europe

16: Favorite food: Chocolate ice cream

17: Instruments: I played the cello for ten years. I also have a ukulele and a kalimba but I’m not very good at those yet. 🎶

18: Languages: English

19: Favorite song/s: Depends what mood I’m in. I’ll play it safe and say any song off Ariana Grande’s thank u, next album.

20: Random fact: I live in New York

21: Aesthetic: Warm summer nights, shorts, big sweaters, crop tops, bare feet, peachy makeup, glossy lips (is that an aesthetic or just stuff I like?)

I tag

@maybeshesnaped @doodlebat @deputy-headmistress-mcgonagall @thegreatsnapescape @legilimensxsnape @severus-snickerdoodle @illume-melamin @prosnapeblogging @autisticsneverus @drawing-cookie @snapedefense @wormwoodandasphodel @jeruk-lemonade @halfbakedsnape @1800areyousnappin @scverussnape @reformed-deatheater @theworldofseverussnape @accio-professorsnape @jill-s-alg @amber-starlights @xpolyjuicepotion

[memories]

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that everyone deserves the right to free healthcare and @thegreatsnapescape absolutely crushes #fanart.

[memories]

My body is but a #pro snape temple.

[memories]

Pour one out for #defending snape.

[silverdoedefender-blog]

[bloodyhellharry]

The Infamous Willow Prank (or why Snape really really hates Sirius): Part One | Part two | Part three | Part Four (the end)

[bloodyhellharry]

I decided to draw my version of the night Snape was thrown to the wolves, I’ve read so much about it that I got lost in fanons and canons and thought it was time to put things together. It turned out quite long. So hang on.

[bloodyhellharry]

The Infamous Willow Prank (or why Snape really really hates Sirius): Part one | Part Two | Part three | Part Four (the end)

[bloodyhellharry]

Ok, I’m very sorry, this is really at least four times longer than I’d planned. And Snape might be on the runway towards becoming my favorite character to draw.

Part three coming tomorrow maybe, let’s get Snape to the end of this tunnel.

[bloodyhellharry]

The Infamous Willow Prank: Part One | Part Two | Part Three | Part Four (the end)

[bloodyhellharry]

Ok, don’t get tired of me just yet, this is almost the end. They haven’t cried and hugged it out yet. So it’s not over.

And this was the bit that was the blurriest in my head, so - thanks maraurdering, for enduring my endless rambling and sharing thoughts and theories with me.

[bloodyhellharry]

The Infamous Willow Prank: Part One | Part Two | Part Three | Part Four (the end)

[bloodyhellharry]

And that’s the end of the night Snape’s Brilliant Plan To Get Those Four Hooligans Expelled backfired in the most glorious way. He never saw that coming.

I like when wizards use hands. I like the few face punches we see in the books. I feel like Snape would not leave the tunnel peacefully with James Potter (even with a werewolf waiting on the other end), and James would have little time and patience to calmly convince him to be escorted back to school. So excuse my little James punching little Snape.

James saves the day. Snapes regrets waking up. Sirius walks the walk of shame. Remus stars on tonight’s Naked and Afraid. And that’s what I’ve got.

[supiprimi]

me, fighting back tears: leave snape alone

[daniels-gillies]