#anti snaters

[thatlittlefangirl]

Marauders stans have fucked up morals. Also James would 100% bully OP, just my humble opinion

snape stans will be like “but james bullied snape!”

like… yeah someone had to

[half-blood-prince-throne]

The other professors : How will you feel if someone call you an idiot like you call Mr.Longbottom

Snape: If I spent my summer writing a complicated essay about something, and then had to complete it with step-by-step instructions clearly written on the board, a specialist repeatedly pointing out the common mistakes to avoid, and all the necessary equipment nearby, yet still managed to do it wrong, I would surely deserve the title of an idiot

[dinarosie]

I've noticed something about Snape—one of his biggest red lines, the thing that truly pushes him to his limit, is when someone's life is in danger.

In those moments, he becomes the most vulnerable version of himself. He forgets everything—every grudge, every precaution, every defense mechanism—and his only focus is getting people out of harm's way, no matter the cost.

So vulnerable that hearing about Ginny Weasley's kidnapping forces him to lean on the back of a chair. So vulnerable and unguarded that while saving Harry from Quirrell’s curse, an eleven-year-old sets him on fire. So vulnerable that, in his attempt to manage the chaos of the Shrieking Shack—with children, a werewolf, and a supposed murderer—he’s disarmed by 13-year-olds. He's so reckless that he makes an Unbreakable Vow for Draco. So reckless that he chases a werewolf, without Wolfsbane, under the full moon near sunset. So reckless that he ventures into the Forbidden Forest to find lost children. So reckless that he roams the hallways in the middle of the night, in his nightgown, chasing the sound of a scream. So reckless that, as a Death Eater, he risks everything to warn the leader of the opposite side about Voldemort's plans to kill the Potters—and is willing to give anything to save them. He's so ungrudging that he carefully carries an unconscious Sirius Black. So ungrudging that when Black is captured, he checks on him immediately and alerts the Order of the Phoenix. So ungrudging that he risks his cover to save Lupin.

And I think these moments say so much about his humanity—things the books never fully explain.

[maxdibert]

The nickname “Snivellus” derives from the word “snivel,” which means crybaby. So, Snivellus was basically a way of mocking the fact that Severus might show his emotions—that instead of toughing it out like a stereotypical, macho, strong, hairy-chested man, he cried. I don’t think I need to explain why this nickname is problematic—any nickname used to bully someone is problematic—but a nickname that also references a supposed weakness, stemming from the expectations of a patriarchal society for men to display “unmanly” behavior typical of “weak” men, is not just problematic due to the bullying itself but also because of the misogynistic implications it carries. Because yes, misogyny and hegemonic gender roles also affect men by demanding certain traits from them to validate them socially. And I know the Marauders lived in the 1970s, and that Rowling is one of the worst when it comes to gender issues. But I find it quite ironic how Marauders Stans or Slytherin Skittles, who have built their trash fandom and constant Snape-bashing around the topic of LGBTQ+ themes, have the audacity to mock Snape using a nickname that directly attacks gender nonconformity and justifies a toxic, traditional masculinity that shames men who cry or show emotions, labeling them as less valid.

The Marauders weren’t social justice warriors, and James and Sirius, in particular, embodied the classic values of male success through the performance of stereotypical “macho” characteristics: as leaders, as “alphas” of the pack. Both are violent; both are cocky men who try to stand out and mark their territory. Both exhibit behaviors that have typically been excused in men just because they are men, such as abusive and reckless behavior. Their nickname for Severus stems from the idea that showing emotions—especially crying—if you are a man, is a reason for ridicule and mockery because men don’t cry. Men are supposed to be strong, puff out their chests, and keep going because that’s what men do. It’s a misogynistic and archaic mindset that continues to be perpetuated in social models and relationships to this day. And I find it incredibly hypocritical that certain people who claim to hate J.K. Rowling for being a transphobe then go on to appropriate the horribly sexist nicknames she created for a group of heterosexual men embodying toxic masculinity to bully another man for not performing the traditional masculine model expected of someone like him.

Because Severus wasn’t a “macho”. Severus was a studious introvert with a more passive character who didn’t fit into the masculine vision of the time. Everything about him, including his appearance, demeanor, and interests, is unmasculine from a hegemonic perspective given the historical context. But these people don’t care. They’re so limited, so ignorant, and so cynical that they not only ignore these kinds of nuances but even find it funny to reproduce insults that any real-life James Potter would probably have used against them.

Make no mistake: James Potter and Sirius Black wouldn’t have been your friends. They would have tortured you as much, if not more, than Snape. And that’s the most pathetic part of their fandom, unfortunately.

[picthos]

James bullying Snape out of personal spite—largely driven by his feelings for Lily and his amusement—should be considered separate from his opposition to pure-blood supremacist ideology and his fight for the Order of the Phoenix. Despite this distinction, when these aspects are conflated, it creates the impression that "James, during his school years, only targeted Snape while avoiding influential pure-blood families, making him a hypocrite." It seems that some of his fans fail to recognize this nuance. The good things he did and the wrongs he committed should be seen as separate matters, but they tend to merge them together.

If it’s true that James bullied Snape because he aspired to become a Death Eater.

I believe that this interpretation doesn’t make James Potter a brilliant hero, but rather a petty hypocrite.

It paints him as someone who is weak to the strong and strong to the weak—a braggart, so to speak.

James Potter didn’t exclusively target Snape; he also bullied other anonymous students at Hogwarts simply because they annoyed him or for his own amusement. For instance, there’s a student named Aubrey who was hexed by James, but it’s never mentioned whether Aubrey was a Slytherin.

On the other hand, individuals like Mulciber, Avery, Evan Rosier, Lucius Malfoy, and even Sirius’s younger brother Regulus were all clearly aspiring Death Eaters, and they came from powerful pureblood families.

There is no evidence that James went after or bullied individuals from pureblood families either. If some fans imagine that James bullied Snape because Snape aspired to become a Death Eater, and that James did so with a "righteous heart," then that would indeed be amusing.

"It would mean that his fans have transformed their favorite character into someone who, under the guise of justice, targets the poorest and loneliest person while ignoring others with greater power. Such an interpretation only turns James into the very hypocrite they would likely despise."

Even if they use Dark Magic as an excuse, James himself maliciously used jinxes and hexes on others, and there’s no story of James Potter punishing Mulciber, who tried to use such a terrifying Dark Magic spell on Mary Macdonald that Lily said it was horrifying.

When will those who praise James for bullying others at school realize this truth?

Honestly, I hope they never realize the contradictions and logical fallacies. They haven't noticed it so far, and I don't think the snaters people who would read my post are smart enough to acknowledge those errors.

—I hope they never know. Let James remain that hypocrite forever.

[lines-in-limbo]

I don't care what anyone says. Snape is the most tragic fucking character in the whole HP series. From the moment he was born till the day he died. HE. WAS. TRAGIC. And he was doomed from the start.

[boxofleftoverbeans]

And on the topic of the whole "Snape is not an effective teacher, he never teaches them anything!"

He literally gives them his own potion instructions which are better than the books! When they mess up he lists everything they did wrong that led to the result they got! He assigns homework that directly explains the uses of ingredients to make them understand it better (or is in other ways tied to what they are currently practicing to do!) His punishments are essays on what you did wrong or preparing ingredients! He always had an antidote ready in case something went wrong!

Even during the horrible Occlumency lessons he: -answers Harry's questions -explains to Harry what to do -compares it to a skill Harry is familiar with for explanation -when Harry still doesn't get it, leads him through the steps to help him do it correctly -tells him what he is doing wrong and what he is doing right -assigns him homework that will help him learn the skill

He isn't just yelling "Close your mind" as some people say. He is still a dick about it but he does teach him properly.

Very rarely do we get glimpses into how exactly the other teacher's classes go and even then they aren't any more detailed or explained than Snape's classes. Usually, we just find out what they are doing and no instructions from teachers whatsoever. Yet people take this vagueness to say Snape didn't explain or teach anything properly when every other subject gets even less description. (with a few exceptions like Lupin's first class and a few of Hagrid's)

And we do see some students like his lessons, so not everyone hates him or considers him a bad teacher:

“didn’t get a chance to speak in Defense Against the Dark Arts this morning. Good lesson, I thought."

That is not even mentioning the fact that most if not all of his students pass OWL exams (even Neville!), Umbridge describes his class as fairly advanced for their level, Snape only takes students who get O on their OWLs to NEWT classes and we see plenty of them do get Os.

(And people say Slughorn is a better teacher but he never corrects any student or explains why their potion turned out wrong, he just passes by them with no comments unless it's someone he wants to "collect"! He never teaches them anything, just has them follow the instructions in the book!)

Snape might be a bullying snarky bat but he is actually an effective teacher.

[severussnapemylove]

Whenever I see the argument that "James saved Severus from The prank" as a defence for James, my blood goes cold. Same with Lily saying he should be grateful James saved him.

Your abuser stopped short of killing you, be grateful.

That is a disturbed mentality.

[ravenclawloverofseverussnape]

Sirius is violent.....very violent unlike Severus.

It is an interesting contrast, many call Severus the worst but he did NOT bump Sirius' head several times while he was unconscious, Severus put Sirius' body on a stretcher, Severus may know about the dark arts but he used that knowledge for good. like when he prevented Katie Bell from being cursed or when he helped Albus with the gaunt ring.

[sneppu]

Look, it's simple.

Whichever side has Severus Snape's genuine loyalty is the side that wins. It doesnt matter what else they have, it doesnt matter what the sides are, it doesnt matter what the conflict is.

The side with Severus Snape in it, is the side that wins, every single time.

Harry Potter may be The Prophecy Boy, Voldemort may be The Dark Lord, Dumbledore may be The Powerful Old Guy...

...but Severus Snape is The Win Condition

[siriusremusblack]

🥰 I’M SO SORRY GUYS 🥰

I’ve seen a lot of people headcanon that Snape would see Lily in the mirror of erised and I think that’s cool and all- however- I have a different headcanon.

I feel like Severus wouldn’t see Lily. He wouldn’t see the staff or the students there either. Not even his parents. He wouldn’t see the death eaters, Voldemort or anyone he knew. Only one person…

Himself. Happy. He would see himself smiling. Not a creepy forced smile that is so fake it’s obvious, but a genuine happy smile. A smile so big and pure plastered over his face. A smile of an innocent young wizard.

He would see himself smiling, happy instead of himself with others he knew. Because more than anything else. He wants to experience happiness. The people around him have only ever caused him pain and suffering. Sadness and heartbreak. Loneliness and eternal solitude. What he would desire more than anything else is to just live a peaceful happy life.

Having those he cares about around him and actually care for him back would be a bonus. Though that’s not what he sees, because he just wants happiness more than anything else. Happiness doesn’t just come from friends and family. You can be alone and happy. That’s why all he would see is himself smiling back at him. With a big, bright innocent smile. He just wants to be happy.

[soraya-snape]

How can people hate him? He has the cutest smile.

[moonlightdancer26]

One thing that never fails to shock me is how many Marauder stans I’ve seen hating on Draco for saying this line to Hermione in GoF:

“Granger, they’re after Muggles,” said Malfoy. “D’you want to be showing off your knickers in midair? Because if you do, hang around . . . they’re moving this way, and it would give us all a laugh.”

Yet somehow they can’t apply that same logic to what happened in SWM:

James whirled about; a second flash of light later, Snape was hanging upside down in the air, his robes falling over his head to reveal skinny, pallid legs and a pair of graying underpants.

Many people in the small crowd watching cheered. Sirius, James, and Wormtail roared with laughter.

I’ve seen Marauder stans who bash Draco and call him horrible for “making a SA joke,” but then go ahead and defend what the Marauders did (which was ACTUAL SA, not just a gross joke) in SWM as if that’s not much worse. The irony is ridiculous.

That’s always confused me because… they can clearly see the harm in a character making a SA joke, but they gloss over or even justify their favourites characters actually doing what said character joked about??? Make it make sense.

[batwingsrosa]

It‘s always „They were still teenagers when they got together.“

But never „He was still a teenager when he joined Voldemort.“

It‘s always „They were barely adults by the time they were murdered.“

But never „He was barely an adult when he had already betrayed Voldemort and changed sides.“

It‘s always „He was just a kid“ when he was bullying other students.

But never „He was just a kid“ when he was literally groomed into a cult in school.

It‘s always „He was just a kid when he was groomed and abused at home.“

But never „ He was just a kid when he was groomed in school and neglected and beaten at home.“

It‘s always „he was just a kid doing a silly prank.“ when he tried to lure somone out to the hideout of a literal werewolf who would have killed him.

And never „he was just a kid almost getting mauled by a werewolf and silenced afterwards.“

It‘s always „He was just a kid when he assaulted someone and hung them in the air upside down.“

But never „He was just a kid when he was assaulted in front of the whole school“.

It‘s always „they were just kids“.

As long as it‘s the marauders.

It‘s always „boys will be boys“ when it‘s James and Sirius.

And it‘s always „he deserved it“ and „he was just a horrible man“ when it‘s Severus.

The marauders fandom is so two- faced it makes me sick sometimes.

[dinarosie]

The Hidden Tragedy of Snape's Sacrifice is He Died at 20, Not 38

Where does the idea of selfish Severus Snape and his possessive love come from? Do people really believe that Snape died in the Shrieking Shack at 38, at the hands of Voldemort? Do they honestly think that, until he was 38, he lived a normal, happy life, full of hope and dreams, right up until that last minute when everything was suddenly ripped away from him?

Snape didn’t just die in that moment. His life ended 18 years earlier, when he was 20 years old, standing on a hill in front of Dumbledore. That’s when he gave up everything—his freedom, his future, and his life—in exchange for the safety of the Potter family: James, Lily, and Harry.

From that moment on, Snape no longer lived for himself. He had no control over his own fate; his life had been bargained away to protect others. Every step he took after that was part of a long, ongoing sacrifice.

People say they don’t like Snape because he didn’t make up for his mistakes the way he should have, that his redemption arc wasn’t complete. Excuse me? I’m not sure what more a person can give than their life. What’s more precious than their time and youth? What’s more important than their freedom? Snape sacrificed all of that—what else did he even have left to give?

He was barely out of his teenage years when he chose to give up everything—his youth, his dreams, his ambitions, even his loyalty—for people who didn’t care about him. Yet, Snape stayed on that path with unwavering courage for the next 18 years, never backing down.

In truth, Severus Snape was a boy who lost his life at 20. The only thing is, they didn’t bury him until he was 38.

[thatlittlefangirl]

Marauders fans just be having double standards on the point they proud themselves the most on: Diversity

They be like "let's make James brown" (ik that it's in the whole fandom in general but ykwim) and reject the Jewish-looking guy

They be like "let's make Lily obese" and reject the underweight guy

They be like "let's make Regulus abused" and reject the canonically abused guy

They be like "let's make Regulus get groomed into joining the DEs" and reject the canonically groomed guy

They be like "let's make Barty's actions look right by saying it was for love" and reject the guy who did everything for the girl he loved (platonically or not)

Double standards, double standards everywhere.

Diversity only exists if Snape is not involved