Let His Story Be His Own

Let His Story Be His Own

I believe that people have the right to create their headcanons about characters, but many fanon creators (Especially Marauders fandom) deeply believe every single sentence in this narrative and think it's canon (left image), and they insult the fans of severus snape.

To them, Snape, at best, is Lily’s toxic friend who did nothing in his life besides poisoning Neville’s toad and calling Lily a Mudblood. Yet characters like Pettigrew and Barty Crouch Jr. and Rosier are tragic heroes and victims of domestic violence!!! (The image on the right includes some signs of trauma and depression that I’ve taken from this article; you can see that Snape clearly exhibits some of these symptoms.)

It’s insane that not only do they erase Snape’s name and belittle and shame him for his psychological trauma, but they go even further and falsify his story to favor Death Eaters like Barty Crouch Jr. and Evan Rosier!

People like Rosier, Crouch, and Regulus were neither tortured nor forced into joining Voldemort due to family pressure or trauma. They joined him willingly. Rosier fought and died for Voldemort’s cause until his last breath. Crouch and Pettigrew never regretted their choices, and when given another chance (unlike Snape), they eagerly rejoined Voldemort. They were ready to kill and torture at Voldemort's command. 

Stop crafting dramatic and heroic stories for psychopaths. If you’re looking for a tragic and romantic hero, the only one in the story is Severus Snape.

He is the one described as a poor, neglected child who was abused and physically harmed by his family.

He is the small boy with black hair, crying alone in a corner, watching his mother being abused by his father.

He is the child and teenager who was publicly mocked and humiliated because of his appearance and poverty.

He is the genius child who could have become one of the greatest wizards in history, but his life was never his own. He was a soldier, a tool of war, with no chance to build the life he wanted.

He is the one who, in adulthood, exhibits clear physical and psychological signs of depression and trauma.

He is the one who, due to his insecurity and vulnerabilities, felt forced to join Voldemort in search of a place where he might find some semblance of peace and safety.

He is the one who loses the love of his life and his best friend because of Voldemort and wishes for death because of it.

He is the one willing to give up everything for love.

He is the one who has been manipulated his entire life and battles with guilt and depression.

He is the one who stands up to Voldemort, deceives him, and bravely dies to save others.

He is the one who watches all his friends and loved ones die and is powerless to save them.

It was him who was “'the bravest man I’ve ever known.'”

(That man had nothing in his life; at least let his story remain his own.)

I love snape as a character too but I don’t think it’s super appropriate to use the recent suicide of a real child to prop up the character. I understand what you’re trying to say but it feels like it’s crossing a line to use this very real persons death as an intro to a fandom post

I completely understand where you're coming from. My intention wasn’t to trivialize the very real tragedy of a child’s suicide by connecting it to a fictional character. Rather, I aimed to highlight the painful realities that many people, especially children, face—realities that sometimes mirror the struggles of characters like Severus Snape. The story of Snape is more to me than just a character in a fictional world.He represents, for me, all the children who are bullied, humiliated, and abused at home and in school. These children, like the one in the tragic news, often endure unimaginable pain.

When I write about him, I’m writing about the real-life experiences of suffering, and trauma. These aren’t just fictional problems—they are very real, and they deserve our attention and empathy.

The reactions people have toward Snape, who is a fictional character, are often the same reactions people have toward real individuals who resemble him in life. It saddens me to see how Snape's pain is dismissed in the story simply because of his appearance. Some believe he doesn't deserve love, redemption, or a chance at life because of how he looks, which reflects the disturbing treatment many real people face. It's heartbreaking that individuals are judged and mistreated because they don't meet societal standards of attractiveness, and their pain is disregarded because they aren't charming or likable enough to gain widespread approval.

One of the people who reblogged my post shared that they also considered suicide as a child due to the bullying they endured she wanted people to take such matters seriously . This post was written specifically for people like them. I am thankful that they survived, but they are just one of the few who managed to make it through. So many others are silently lost to this same struggle.

In general, I wanted to make a broader point about the importance of recognizing the invisible pain that many endure, and how a lack of empathy and kindness can sometimes lead to devastating consequences. I hope to raise awareness and foster understanding for people who are suffering in silence and who might be saved by even the smallest act of kindness. (I have a small blog, and I know I can't make a huge impact, but I do what I can)   I appreciate you bringing this up, and I hope this clarifies my intention.

Unfair Comparisons (part 2)

Severus Snape: Exists. Marauders' fandom: He is the greatest child abuser in wizarding history; no wonder he was a criminal since he was eleven because He tried to kill Petunia Evans just because she was a Muggle (he dropped a branch on her head). As a student, he tormented other students with dark magic. He joined Voldemort to be able to torture more Muggles. He told Voldemort about the prophecy because he wanted James Potter and baby Harry dead so he could easily claim Lily Potter for himself. He was so obsessed with a dead woman that he even took advantage of her corpse and embraced her without her consent. He delayed Harry's message to the Order, causing Sirius Black to be killed.

Peter Pettigrew: Willingly betrayed the Potter family, leading to the death of his best friend and his wife, and orphaning Harry Potter. He murdered 12 innocent Muggles and Bertha Jorkins. He was the reason Sirius Black was wrongfully imprisoned in Azkaban for 12 years. He never felt remorse and did everything in his power to help Voldemort return to power. After Voldemort's return, he became one of his loyal followers again. He killed Cedric Diggory, a 17-year-old innocent boy, and took part in the torture of 14-year-old Harry Potter.

Marauders' fandom:

For the Severus Snape Among Us:

I read this heartbreaking news a few month ago, and it deeply saddened me. It reminded me of Snape and the suffering he endured as a child at Hogwarts, making me realize that it’s precisely such tragic events that drive me to defend Severus Snape.

I want people to know him and others like him—to know his childhood, his bullies, his loneliness, and his poverty. I want them to understand his pain, hear the mockery and humiliation he endured, analyze his mistakes, feel sorrow for him, and empathize with him. I defend Severus Snape and write for him because I think he and children like him deserve to be understood.

I want people to understand that:

The capacity for psychological resilience varies from person to person. Not everyone has the strength to withstand life’s hardships and make the best choices.

Individuals respond differently to trauma, humiliation, and injury.

The wounds a child receives from their environment can alter their destiny forever.

Wounds that seem small to others can be so deep that they make a child prefer death to life.

No child deserves to be bullied, harmed, or die because of their flaws and differences.

The bullies of this child may change, grow up, fall in love, and get married, but what difference does it make to that child? He has long since ceased to live.

I truly hope that one day people will realize that Severus Snapes don’t just exist in stories; they are among us, suffering in silence.

I hope that one day people will respect the stories of Severus Snapes and their pain and not dismiss them in favor of more charming and wealthy bullies.

I hope that one day, children like Severus, despite their flaws and differences, can still experience a childhood filled with love, joy, and as adults, they will be free to live, grow, and experience life without being held back by their past.

I hope that one day, people will see Severus Snapes beyond their flaws and mistakes, and realize that even in adulthood, they remain hidden behind their wounds and scars, but deep down, they are still undeveloped and immature children who need kindness, love, and healing.

Finally, I hope people remember that a small act of empathy, a bit of attention, or a sincere kindness from us can sometimes pull a Severus Snape out of the darkest paths and help bring them back to life.

"But we're going!" he said, unable to suppress the exhilaration in his voice. "This is it! We're off to Hogwarts!"

— F.T.

In my opinion the point is that teenage Lupin doesn’t regret picking on Snape as a victim or bullying him. He's only upset because his friends are doing it in public, where other teachers or prefects may be present, potentially getting them into trouble. Unlike Sirius and Snape, Lupin wants to appear good, likable, and respectable. This motivation drives him in many situations. He enjoys having a respectable standing in society and among his peers, and he always wants to do the 'right thing.' He is unwilling to jeopardize this positive image of himself in any way, even if it means that an entire castle of students might be endangered by an escaped killer.

When his friends (the group to which Lupin belongs) break school rules in front of others and create a negative image of themselves, Lupin becomes worried that he too, will be perceived as a rule-breaker and bully by others. That’s why he tries to distance himself from them in those moments. However, in private, when only the Marauders and Snape are present, he has no problem joining in and humiliating Snape like the others.

For example: Lupin insults Snape on the map. Lupin, along with his friends, attacks Snape four-on-one. Lupin distorts seven years of bullying and torment, falsely claiming that Snape was jealous of James (thereby making Snape the guilty one). Lupin describes the plot to kill Snape as merely 'a bit of fun.

"Remus couldn't do anything!!!"

No he chose NOT to do anything, he was a prefect and his friends would've considered him. He was a coward tf?