Snape's a chain smoker, you know. He'd carry a pocket size Hebridian Black around with him as a lighter. You say that he could use his wand? Complete and utter rubbish. There are situations when a wizard needs his wand and still wants to light a fag. OH bravo! There are some things that just need to be done the manual way, and Snape would certainly know this one!</i>
Describing the ripping up of a paper phoenix in an important dialogue scene is certainly fun, Pleeeease tell me that's in your story.... Hehe.
I loved your interview, and given your 'progress report', I'm really looking forward to your story. I promise that Comment Pr0n will follow...