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Who would have thought that the question 'Is Severus sexy?' would generate such a response?

Mind you, there were only a few posts, but there was so much great discussion there that I didn't know where to look and was wondering if I should just make a banner for all participants.

I made one for everyone in the discussion who posted more than a short paragraph. So, if you feel left out and would like a banner, yell here, please.

This banner is different from the others, since it is made with original art. Expel_Hun kindly gave me permission to use her picture Naked Snape for the banner. This picture of hers is one of my favourites, go and check out her other art, it's fabulous. And don't forget to leave a comment.

And so, att: -L, alisonven, caravaggio49, cardigrl, ensnarryed, esmestrella, ether_bunny, geri_chan, heathersparrows, Hwyla, mary_j_59, phantomf, raisin_gal, the_bitter_word, totalreadr, and vern: your banners are here: The snapedomfan mod journal for technical stuff. Go and download, if you like.

I don't need to tell you how much fun I had making this banner. ;)

It looks like this, just with the different names:
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So is Professor Snape sexy? I suppose it depends on whom you ask. (Canon) Harry would say no, as would the Marauders, but judging by the amount of Snape fanfic out there pairing him up with various canon characters and OCs of both genders, a lot of readers would reply with a resounding "yes!"

I tried to write a free-style essay and not a rant, but maybe I didn't quite succeed... Sorry for my tone, and also for my bias against the story making this text less intelligible than it could have been, for people who feel the story is fine.

This is partly my response to the Snapedom February challenge: The Slytherin Sex God. The other part of it is sort of a continuation of the morality discussions I've been reading/joining on-and-off since last year (Cf. some thoughts on physical aggression, detached cruelty, bloodism-as-racism, and playing the race card or axis-of-evil card) and it's my attempt to, once again, tackle the question of why Snape (amongst some other characters) should be a Bad Apple no matter what he does, while James, Harry, Dumbledore etc. are Good Saviors of the World despite the things they do.

( a.k.a. Why, exactly, does Snape's creator hate him so much? - Take Two (2800 words + notes) )

This month I give you the challenge you've all been waiting for:

Is Severus sexy?

It's a much-used cliché that his skills in the sack make up for his appearance and less than, ah, cordial manners. The big nose and its implications may or may not have part in this. ;)

What do I want from you? Tell me if and why you find him sexy or don't.
While reading janus' essay on Snape's hair, I was wondering how the perception of Severus and his attraction for potential sex partners varies in different ships. What is it that makes him sexy in your pairing?

A reminder: we can talk about our ships here, but there will be no shipping wars. So: no claims that your ships is the only good one. Because it's not. It's mine... (just kidding.) But you know all this anyway. Have fun everyone.

BTW, if you have suggestions for future challenges, please post them here.</lj>