Severus Snape

Young Severus Snape RP from child- young Professor (Before End of First War and Directly After Lily's death) MUN is 21+

[mostly-ouat]

[deatheaterredeemed]

Tabitha was surprised when she recognised Severus in the distance.  She hadn’t seen him for a few months…the infernal gaze of Voldemort was never far from her, and she relished the small freedom of her visit to Diagon Alley to buy some new cauldrons.  It was The Dark Lord’s desire that she be schooled in all the dark arts, including Potion making, which is why she now found herself with a reprieve, albeit a small one…Lucius Malfoy was never far from her, ensuring that she behaved. Intrigued, she followed him, wandering from the bustling, noisy streets of Diagon Alley, heading down to the slightly foreboding, dim entrance to Knockturn Alley.

When he spoke to her, she startled, pulling up short.  She gave him a tentative smile, she was still trying to work him out, “I thought it was you, Severus…what brings you to the nefarious surroundings of Knockturn Alley?”

[theobsidiancauldron]

Severus continued to stand in the shadows unsure if she was followed or not and generally being cautious of being seen in general considering where he was. His eyes looked around at the space about them before his gaze rested back on her. “An errand of sorts.” He left his reply vague considering who he was running the errand for. 

After a moment of pause, “What is it that brings you here? It’s not exactly someone I’d suspect you to enjoy.” 

[areyouinthebeyond]

Gritting her teeth, Sybill felt very close to pulling her wand out on him. “Madam Pompfrey isn’t in the infirmary. Get me something for a hangover and I’ll do my best to stay out of your way,” she bargained, though not sounding entirely sincere.

[theobsidiancauldron]

Severus looked at her as though he was bored with the entire situation, part in fact because he was in fact. 

At her tone he arched a brow and simply looked at her. “Clearly your best is less than pleasing so why then would I give you something when you’ve destroyed half of what I was bringing to Madam Pomfrey in the first place?” 

[theobsidiancauldron]

@madamprofessormcgonagall *liked for a starter* 

Many months had elapsed since Severus had graduated from Hogwarts and to say he was relieved to be free of the constraints of the castle was an understatement. He had relished in the freedom and in so he had made some decisions that were not what most would consider to be in his best interest. Like many others with his past he now bore a mark on his left forearm one that for some time he had been incredibly proud of. For once he had found a place where he was accepted, where he was ‘valued’ for his gifts, a place where he found enjoyment. But his enjoyment was slowing coming to a halt more so now that he knew what his ‘master’ planned to do. Conflicted and worried he had started to question whether he had made the right choice, whether he could leave the group he had found ‘family’ in. Then she had come up and his choice was made, Severus had gone to Dumbledore, had begged to not be killed and had pushed for him to protect her .. and her family. 

Now as he stepped back into the castle it was not as a student but now as a professor, however much he loathed becoming one. He stood in his ‘office’ and looked around the walls of the dungeon room, running a hand down his face in frustration. She was alive, safe, and that was all that he could ask for. The Dark Lord supported his becoming a professor so he was still safe as well. When there was a knock on the door he sighed heavily and looked at it for a moment, “Enter.” He muttered. 

[theobsidiancauldron]

@deatheaterredeemed *liked for a starter* 

Severus walked through the darkened streets of Knockturn Alley, it was night and basically everything was closed but he had things to do, things he was told to do. When he heard the echoing footsteps of another he paused and moved to stand in the shadows so that he was unseen until he realized who it was. “I don’t entirely enjoy being followed... at least not these days.” Relief washed through him, he had of course thought it was an auror. 

[areyouinthebeyond]

Sighing as she realized who she had run into, Sybill looked up and glared at him.

“Get used to it. I’m not going to tip-toe around the castle just so you don’t have to deal with me.”

[theobsidiancauldron]

Severus couldn’t help but to smirk slightly as she glared at him, finding the whole thing amusing. 

“Nor did I recommend you did though it would be wise to perhaps not continue to be in my way.” 

[theobsidiancauldron]

Sybill remained in such a state for nearly an hour before passing out on the floor in exhaustion. The next morning, her head felt as if someone had driven a stake through it and her entire body ached from the careless sleeping position. Grimacing, she stood and walked to her desk, falling into her chair instantly. School would be starting the next week and she had yet to organize all of her plans. No matter how hard she tried to focus, her pain was too much to bear. Giving in she decided to see Madam Pompfrey about a cure for her hangover. Upon entering the infirmary, however, the nurse was nowhere to be found.

[areyouinthebeyond]

“You can’t be serious,” she muttered. Frustrated, she spun on her heel, running straight into Severus.

[theobsidiancauldron]

Severus had in an instant gone back to the space that was now considered his quarters, nestled in the depths of the dungeons where he had grown comfortable through his years previously as a student. For hours he sat before the fireplace, watching the logs in it crackle until they were no more than ash at which time he’d stopped thinking and retired to bed. The next day he carried on as usual, his expression cold and hard as he walked through the castle toward the hospital wing, phials of potions for Madam Pompfrey in his hands. 

When she turned and ran into him it caused him to drop a few which naturally made his expression portray his annoyance and tinge of anger as he cleaned up the mess with a quick wave of his wand. “Yet again.” He muttered the statement under his breath more to himself than anyone else. 

[theobsidiancauldron]

[theobsidiancauldron]

[areyouinthebeyond]

Sybill’s cries only grew louder as he helped her, knowing there was no way she would live down an embarrassment like this. His sarcastic remark stung; if he understood the reasons she drank, she doubted he’d be so full of himself about it. Willing herself to calm down, she took deep, shaky breaths as she climbed the staircase, wanting to be rid of him as soon as possible.

“Thank you,” she said once they reached her doorway, though it was barely audible. Cracking the door just enough for her thin frame to fit through, she hurried into her room and shut the door behind her. Sure that Severus had already turned away without making sure she was all right, she collapsed on the floor in a fit of tears, ashamed of yet another terrible impression she had left on a colleague.

[theobsidiancauldron]

As her cries grew louder as they walked so too did his regret for attempting to help someone for once. He couldn’t help the tinge of disgust that he held for the woman that he was having to entirely support and lead to her quarters. Part of him simply hoped for an end to what could be considered a hopeless task. 

As soon as he had gotten her to her door he dropped his hand that had been offering support and turned to rush down the stairs before he was ‘forced’ to help further. His black robes billowing behind him as he descended the stairs that would lead him away from the sobbing woman. 

[dragcnboy-blog]

“You’re nicer.” Draco said, grabbing the book from under his pillow, it was his favourite to learn about all the recipes and what they did. He couldn’t wait to finally learn it.

Not bothering to talk any more on the topic, he began to lay his head down on the fluffy white cushion, waiting for the man in black to speak.

[theobsidiancauldron]

At the small and yet very strong statement Severus felt pity for the boy, knowing well what it was like to have a father that could never be placed under the ‘nice’ category. “Am I?” He kept his tone light as he asked the question, it not really being a way people generally referred to him. 

Severus opened the book after a moment and began to read off potions properties. 

[duchessofwiltshire]

“Severus,” she replied back.  While she was sat next to Lucius at the meeting, she was not unaware of Snape’s presence…and the fact that he felt somewhat uncomfortable in the midst of all the other Death Eaters, most notably, the Dark Lord himself.  “You’ve been quiet all evening.  Is something the matter?”  The entire business of this was all new to her.  As much as her sister and husband had no qualms about killing their enemies, it was never up to Narcissa to have tortured someone. Very soon, she would become involved as well.  “Navigating these treacherous waters is something that cannot be taken lightly,” she murmured.  “And we must confide in each other if we are to survive.  Don’t you think so?”

[theobsidiancauldron]

His head nodded very slowly, in a way of acknowledging her reply before he stood next to her at the bottom of the steps. Throughout the meeting he had kept his mind clear of anything that could betray his secrets and even now he was guarded as he stood there, so soon after the whole affair. “Not feeling all too well...” Of course he felt fine but needed a reason for his silence when usually he was fairly vocal when it came to ‘business’. As the statement left his lips he made a note to himself to correct his silence to ensure he wasn’t suspected of anything. “Naturally not.” He replied in kind when it came to the navigating not being taken lightly. “I do...yes.’ 

[areyouinthebeyond]

As Sybill began to start up the stairs, she wobbled again and fell to her knees with a yelp. Everything was spinning and she felt as if she would throw up at any minute. Hot tears spilled onto her cheeks as she turned to sit on the step. “I’m s-sorry,” she sobbed, hiding her face in her hands.

[theobsidiancauldron]

As he stood there watching her he couldn’t help the faint eye roll that resulted when she wobbled again, clearly far too inebriated to even manage to guide herself up a flight of stairs. He didn’t pity her or for that matter have any sympathy rather he was embarrassed for her in a way and so once again much to his chagrin started forward to help her, not saying a word as he did so. 

Once he helped her up he began to ascend the stairs with her. “Perhaps learn to manage your intake of liquor.” 

[dragcnboy-blog]

Draco grinned at the statement, before he lent into Severus’s hold again. They reached his bedroom and once the door was shut and Draco was placed onto the bed he spoke. “Sometimes I wish you were my father.”

[theobsidiancauldron]

Severus sat upon the bed next to the small boy and moved to take his shrunken potions book from his pocket to make it right and read to him. At the revelation he looked at Draco and was genuinely surprised. “Oh?” Part of him would have liked to have a child of his own but in a way he thought that being a godfather to the blond toddler before him was likely the closest he would get to fatherhood. 

[dragcnboy-blog]

“Potions book.. Father told me you were good at potions.” Draco said sleepily, holding onto him as they walked to his room. Draco let out a long sigh, glancing up at Snape again. “Can I tell you a secret?”

[theobsidiancauldron]

Severus smirked at the revelation that he wanted him to read a potions book to him. “I am a potions master.. better than good.” He moved to the staircase to carry him up. “You can.” 

[dragcnboy-blog]

“I want to hang out with you before I sleep.” Draco mumbled, leaning into Severus’s shoulder. Sometimes Draco trusted his godfather more then his actual father, Snape was kind to him.

He yawned again, “maybe you can read to me before bed.”

[theobsidiancauldron]

“And so you will.” Severus moved to carry him inside. Normally he wasn’t entirely fond of children but Severus had watched Draco grow and was his godfather there was a love he held for the boy. 

“And what is it you want me to read?” 

[dragcnboy-blog]

“Can I try it?” Draco didn’t understand that it was bad for him, and seeing it on Severus’s lips only caused him to think it might have another purpose.

It being late and all, the young child yawned and closed the gap between him and his godfather, reaching across to hold onto his pant leg for support of standing up. He yawned one more time, eyes looking droopy and tired.

[theobsidiancauldron]

Severus shook his head as he looked down at him for a moment. “It’s not good for you.” 

He noted the sheer exhaustion on his godsons face and the innocent act of holding onto his pants. He reached down to pick him up, holding him in a supportive way as he did so. “Someone is tired.”