Your Eyes, Though, Were Beautiful,When I Gazed Into Them,Years Stretched Between Me And Death.

Your eyes, though, were beautiful, When I gazed into them, Years stretched between me and death.

I believe the reason is that Lucius Malfoy and other pure-blood families had a different perspective on Voldemort during the First War, and even in the early stages of the Second War. We tend to think they saw him as the snake-like, sadistic terrorist who loved killing innocent Hogwarts students from the very beginning, but that’s not true.

To people like Lucius Malfoy, Voldemort was a powerful, smart and charismatic savior of the wizarding world, a restorer of the golden age of wizarding history. Like most dictators in the real world, Voldemort first recognized the needs of the people and then seduced them with attractive promises, convincing them that he would solve all their problems. The books explain how skilled Voldemort was at this kind of brainwashing.

They supported Voldemort, believing that his rise to power would save and revive the wizarding world, purging it of Muggle-borns and blood traitors who were weakening and corrupting magic. We see in the books that Draco, following his father’s views, grows up thinking that people like Dumbledore are leading the wizarding world to weakness and ruin. In contrast, a hero like Voldemort is fighting this foolish old man and wants to restore power and glory to the wizarding world, promoting pure-blood supremacy and elevating families like the Malfoys to the peak of wealth and respect in society. This is why Draco feels so proud and satisfied about joining the Death Eaters in the sixth book.

For Lucius Malfoy, it was a source of pride and happiness to see his son supporting Voldemort’s cause, believing he was fighting to improve the wizarding world and save it from fools like Dumbledore. This was especially important since Draco was his only heir, the continuation of the Malfoy family, and it was crucial for him to remain loyal to the family’s old traditions.

Everything seemed fine until Voldemort’s extreme views, his hunger for power, and his obsession with killing Harry Potter began to threaten the Malfoy family and put their only son in danger. That’s when they started to feel the danger, and the seeds of distrust and betrayal toward Voldemort began to grow within the family.

i think it's a bit weird how many people insist that lucius malfoy was not abusive to draco..? like yea he wasn't physically abusive like tobias snape for example, and he did spoil draco and probably loved him but he was still emotionally abusive or at least... absent, i guess? neglectful? like at the end of the day allowing your son to be groomed into a cult won't win you a dad of the year award idk.

Snape Artists Deserve Better

Since joining the Snape fandom, I’ve noticed something that really stands out. Compared to other character-based fan communities, the Snape fandom feels overlooked. There’s also a lot of negativity aimed at him, mostly stirred up by Marauders fans and "Snaters." This creates a tough environment, especially for artists and creators who focus on Snape. Unfortunately, their work doesn’t receive the recognition or support it deserves, which can be really discouraging.

I’ve seen so many amazing Snape artworks—pieces that have clearly taken tons of effort and time—get completely ignored. Meanwhile, similar artwork of the Marauders (including characters we barely know anything about like Marlene, Mary, and Dorcas… ) gets thousands of likes and shares in just a few days, quickly spreading across social media platforms. This isn’t just about Tumblr Art, either. The same thing happens with Snape videos on TikTok. They often don’t get the attention they deserve, no matter how well-made.

What’s worse is that even casual Harry Potter fans—those who aren’t part of the Snape or Marauders fandoms—are afraid to post anything about Severus Snape. They worry about the backlash they might face. If they decide to write about him, draw him, or make a video, they often feel like they need to constantly explain that they’re not "Snap supporter" or "Snape fan" and that they’re just creating art. Otherwise, they’ll get bombarded with nasty comments.

This whole situation has made artists hesitant to spend time on Snape-related content. They know it either won’t get the attention it deserves or they’ll face a wave of negativity that makes them regret ever posting it. It’s really sad to see so many talented artists being pushed away because of this toxic environment.

I totally feel for these artists, writers, and overall Snape content creators. Sharing your work takes a lot of courage, especially when you know it might be met with negativity. Art is meant for expression and creativity, so it's tough when those who put their heart into it feel like their work isn’t appreciated.

I don’t know how much longer this toxic atmosphere toward Snape, his fans, and the artists who create content about him will last, but it’s just not fair. Every artist deserves to share their work without fear and get the recognition and support they’ve earned.

Wait, who told them Snape fans would even want to attend such a party?

Trust me, we prefer more meaningful company... like complex characters and actual depth.

I saw one tiktok video from a Marauders fan with the caption that they wouldn't invite any Snape fans to their Marauders era party.

Girl, let's be honest, you look like the kind of person who would have bullied me in high school and then resented me for refusing to help with math, what party are we talking about 💀💀💀

What are your thoughts on Lily? I think she recieves too much hate. I get that she’s a flawed character but the way people are discussing her is like she’s a complete bitch and has been thhrougout her friendship with Sev, which I don’t agree on.

Thank you for asking this question. I had written a long meta about the relationship and friendship between Severus and Lily, but it became so lengthy that I wasn’t sure how to post it. Now, I've separated the parts that focus more on Lily’s character and written them here.(Yes, it's still long but it's shareable now)

I enjoy Snily fanfics and absolutely love Lily’s characterization in them, but I have different feelings about canon Lily. I’m not anti-Lily, but I don't think she holds any significant moral superiority or special virtues compared to other characters in the books.

Most of what we know about Lily comes from when she was 15. Yes, it’s admirable that she sacrificed her life at 21 to save her child, but that doesn’t necessarily say much about her character. Many mothers of any age and from any part of the world would do the same for their children. We don’t know how much she matured or grew as a person. We don’t know if she was satisfied with the choices she made as a teenager or what her feelings toward Severus were in her final days. That’s why I base my judgments on 15-year-old Lily.

I see her as a warm, charming, and somewhat immature girl who, coincidentally, really enjoys positive attention (though not to the extent that James does).She tries to be kind to everyone to be liked, yet feels that other girls don’t really like her and are envious. Unlike her son, she doesn’t have a complex moral code, she tends to see the world in black and white like her sister Petunia. To her, you’re either on her side and therefore her friend, or you’re against her and her enemy. She’s the type of person who can easily attract people at first glance but struggles to form deeper, more meaningful connections with them.

I think part of the reason people dislike her is that they see her as more than what she is and have high expectations of her. Fanon often portrays Lily as a girl from a high-status, wealthy family, a feminist, strong, and independent woman, which makes people expect her to have been able to solve many of the issues she faced. However, in canon, she clearly doesn’t have any of these traits. We don’t even know if her family was rich or poor, but since she lived near Snape, it doesn’t seem like there was much of a class difference between their families.

Yes, canon Lily is lively, smart, and kind, and she gets good grades, but that’s different from being ambitious, powerful, or having feminist or progressive views.

Lily marries and has a child immediately after finishing school, before she truly reaches intellectual and emotional maturity. In canon, we don’t see her play a significant role in the war, undertake any special missions for the Order, or even hold a notable job or career before having Harry. She fits more into the traditional role of a wife and homemaker. I think if she had survived and the war ended, she would have lived a life very similar to Molly Weasley (though not with as many children). She’d be a loving wife and warm mother. Of course, she would likely spoil her child more than Molly does, letting him off the hook easily. Like Petunia, she would overlook her child’s mistakes unless it involved dark magic.

I understand that most people in the wizarding world marry young, but we have characters like Minerva McGonagall, who remains independent, even refusing to change her surname after marriage. In Fantastic Beasts, we see women who, despite the war, maintain their roles as strong, independent individuals whose identities aren’t solely tied to being someone’s wife or mother. So, Lily isn’t an exceptional character in this regard. She’s more like the average woman of her time. When we view her as a very average woman, rather than the amazing, powerful, modern figure seen in fanfics, her behavior becomes much easier to understand.

As for her marriage, I can imagine what was going through her mind: everything with James Potter was easier, simpler, and more stable because, from birth, everything was handed to him. He doesn’t need to work hard for happiness or a future, as his high social status and vast family wealth are guaranteed. He probably promised Lily a successful marriage and a sweet and happy family, perhaps even on their first date, filling her with hope for what was to come. It’s only natural that a teenage girl like Lily, who sees the world in black and white and has a fragile social standing in the wizarding world, would quickly decide that marrying someone like James Potter — who is at the pinnacle of her moral scale ( he doesn’t use dark magic) — was the best choice for her future. This pattern of marriage reminds me of Petunia. She marries her boss, who is also much older than her because he can give her the stable, normal life she dreams of, with a secure income.

Sometimes I think the way Lily chose James and how Snape chose Voldemort are similar. Both were teenagers who made these decisions to secure their place in the wizarding world and cover their insecurities. Lily is fortunate to have an easier life than Severus, and as a woman, she can rely on the support of a wealthy and pure blood man. Snape, on the other hand, didn’t have Lily’s privileges. He had to work hard to secure his place, offering his life and loyalty to Voldemort, who promises him acceptance, security, and protection in return.

I also disagree with the idea that Lily is responsible for all of Snape’s problems or that if she had stayed friends with Severus, he wouldn’t have joined Voldemort:

Snape’s life was far more complicated and difficult for Lily’s presence to magically fix everything. Rowling says Snape sought acceptance, security, and peace. Clearly, Lily couldn’t provide those things for him (after all, she was just 15). Snape needed a strong, father-figure type of support at that age. Teenage Snape, contrary to those who want to portray him as obsessed with Lily, had a proud and independent personality. He didn’t base his entire life around Lily’s presence or absence. Yes, he apologized for his mistake, but when Lily threatened to leave him, he didn’t make any effort to change his circumstances. That’s why I don’t believe the people who say Snape only switched sides because of an obsession with Lily. His love for her lit the path for him later in life, but it was Snape who gave that love the power to guide him and help him grow.

Severus Snape as a father?

So I’ve been talking with one of my HP friends and he brings up this scenario.

-Severus Snape as a father.

Now, to be honest, I can’t really see Severus as a dad. Maybe he had imagined such a scenario with Lily, and it would have probably come true if Lily and Severus had ended up together. But then when I look at Severus’s own dad, Tobias. Him being neglectful, angry and might have even physically abused both his wife and son. His parents fighting often. So he didn’t have the happiest of childhoods. And is one of the many reasons that caused the bitterness that is Severus Snape. So concluding that, I don’t see Severus Snape being a father. But that doesn’t mean that he would be a bad one, I would like to imagine him becoming the type of father that he would have wanted to have himself. Being the father he never had, being supportive of his child’s magical abilities, trying to not raise their voice at them. Providing them with everything they needed, because with his salary I imagine he could easily do that. And we don’t really see or hear anything about how he spends his salary. He still lives in his childhood home in Cokeworth. And still affords to feed himself and clothe himself, which is evidenced by the black robes he wears. (I really like the pointed toe shoes he wears tho, like real fancy).

Imagine a world where Voldemort wasn’t a thing, and everything was peaceful.

So if Lily and Severus had come together, Severus would be overjoyed. He would have asked her to marry him, and maybe at some point had a child together. Severus would have moved into a different place with her, not having much reason to stick around Cokeworth, and rather having a fresh place for a new start. Lily, I think would be the person who would have brought up the subject of having a child with Severus, and Severus wouldn’t object to Lily’s desire. Eventually getting her pregnant. Now during a pregnancy I believe Severus would be stern with Lily, thinking of the safety of their child. Trying to forbid her to use any stairs or anything that could be potentially dangerous. Lily of course trying to reassure him that everything will be fine. Severus would definitely be over protective. Having loved Lily for so many years and then finally them coming together would definitely come with over protectiveness. After 9 months of constant ‘’Be careful Lily’’ and ‘’Let me do it! You might harm yourself and the child’’ the baby is born, boy or girl I don’t really know. Severus would be fascinated by the fact that the child resembles him strongly, assuming the child would be born with black hair. He would definitely feel proud of not only himself but of Lily, for all the hard work she put into this pregnancy. But I don’t think Severus would want more than just one child. At first he wouldn’t really know how to interact with the baby until Lily guides him on how to do so, teaching him how to correctly hold the baby and such. And Severus squirming away from diaper changes and baby puke lol. I’m not sure about Severus being someone to hold their child unless wanted and or needed. As the child grows and starts exhibiting magic, Severus would be relieved to know that his child is a witch or wizard. He would most likely had started educating them in magic before their letter to Hogwarts even came. I think Severus would have a tiny problem containing his anger when the child did something that wasn’t allowed, but didn’t yell, mentally and or physically harm the child in any way. He would realize that a part of his father may have imprinted into his own head and he tries even harder to be a good dad. 

(So on the whole ‘just because I was raised by an a-hole doesn’t mean I’ll be one myself’ it’s a thing that has happened to so many people around the globe, but it doesn’t mean that it happens to everybody. People that have crap parents often turn out to be amazing people. My fathers father was quite cheap with his money and had a hard time being loving around my father and therefore often pushed him away whenever my dad needed something from him, and in turn my father became the same way around me, it’s a crap example I know. But it affected my life in a way where I thought my dad never wanted me or even loved me, and I had to tell him this, which broke his heart, because he did indeed love me, he just wasn’t sure on how to show that, so I eventually became the same way, I’m not sure on how to show my family that I love them, so I don’t really, except my mother. I hug my mother, like a lot, cause like she’s a champ, she deserves like a whole spa week every week!)

Severus would maybe teach potions at Hogwarts, not quite sure about that. Since people say he only really got the position from Dumbledore after he joined his side. So maybe he would still teach potions there, his child would show a lot of promise in different subjects and he would feel proud. He would have had a difficult time in how to show them that he loved and cared for them, but eventually would get over that obstacle, he doesn’t say it willy nilly, but he means it every time he does. The child highly appreciates this, and in turn tells him that they love him too. This would sting Severus in the heart, but in a good way. Having his own child say that they loved him. Let alone him telling the child that he loved them. Something that never would have happened in his life as a child. The child might be curious about their grandparents, and Lily would freely divulge on how her own parents were, even visiting them and them getting to know the child and such. But Severus would be very reluctant on sharing  the story of his parents. And would rather not discuss it, telling the child that he had a hard time dealing with them, and would rather not bring them up. Lily comforts Severus on this and helps him tell their child about it’s paternal grandparents. In turn the child just hugs it’s father and tells him that everything is okay because he’s got Lily and the child itself. Which would make Severus feel better about everything. I would like to believe that Severus would eventually just sort of forget his own home life after raising his child with Lily for so many years, maybe they had a second one, who knows. And Severus would actually smile more often than he allows. Severus would be genuinely happy, and not afraid to show off the fact that he is happy. Minerva would definitely come over for tea. 

This is just how I would imagine dad Severus being like. I would love to see what other people think dad Severus would be like.

To be honest, I don’t believe Severus could ever father a child that wasn’t Lily’s. No one really knows what he did with his time in between Lily’s death and his own. But I doubt he sought the company of other women, Lily being the only important woman in his life. Forever mourning her loss and such. So writing this made me a little sad. I would love to read fanfictions about stuff like this. I read once a small story about Severus and the mirror of Erised, and it almost destroyed my tear ducts, cause we all know what he would see in that mirror. Not only would he see Lily, but I believe he might have seen his own family in a happier reality, where is father actually loved and cared for him. 

If I were to stand in the mirror of Erised, I normally would say that I see nothing but myself, but realistically. I would probably see my own father telling me that he loved me. Or that he was proud of me for something. I would probably be surrounded by friends, popular, beautiful. And all that sentimental stuff. But in recent years I’ve come to terms with myself, the fact that I’ll forever only have a couple of trusted friends, which is more than enough for me. That my dad will always have trouble articulating himself, and that I will always look the same. So if I were to look into the mirror today, I would see nothing. I would love to see other people talk about Severus Snape as someones dad. What his life would have been like had he and Lily gotten together.