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Original poster: rattlesnakeroot

It's a good day to raise a glass in honor of Severus Snape, so I'm posting a drink recipe that seems quite appropriate:

Original poster: green_skiddles

The following bit of madness was inspired by a conversation I with bohemianspirit many moons ago, so without further ado a musical in three songs...

Very Long Post After the Cut...
( Musical )

Original poster: bohemianspirit

Severus Snape may be a fictional character, but he has many real-life counterparts. I suspect that this knowledge is the root of our passion about the character, and about his fate: As he is treated in fiction, so others are treated in life. And so we write, to make things right.

Happy Birthday, you cranky old Capricorn, in whatever forms you truly exist. I lift a pint of Guinness in your general direction.

Karyn, a.k.a. Bohemian Spirit


Title: Pizza Party
Author: bohemianspirit
Type: Fiction, Gen, about 835 words
Character: Severus Snape, living post-war as Phoenix Prince
Rating: PG

Summary: Severus celebrates his thirty-ninth birthday in the peace and quiet of his new home in Duluth, Minnesota. AU? You betcha!

Notes: If you suspect that Severus in private is a bit of a nerd, you will enjoy this story. ;-) Fellow introverts will probably agree that this is a perfect way to celebrate one's own birthday! (Though we might each prefer different toppings on our pizzas.)

( The party is behind the cut... la-la! )

Original poster: karendetroit

....."Father! This is an unexpected pleasure," Eileen called to the old man coming down the street. She ran to open the gate.

"Forgive my unannounced visit, Daughter," Septimus Prince wheezed as he bussed her cheek. "Quirky and Spicy are turning out the house, and they suggested I come here for dinner."

"Set you down in the shade, Father, and I will bring you and Severus drinks." Eileen bustled away.

"Come here, boy," the old man coaxed. "I've brought you a present."

Severus toddled over to his grandfather. His eyes were bright with anticipation. Gran'ther always brought the best surprises.

"Open it carefully, Son, don't let it get away!" the old man admonished, as he handed Severus a small, pentagonal box. He watched as the four-year-old opened the package. The chocolate frog hopped out of the box and into the tall grass. The child let out a shout of frustration and scrabbled after it on all fours.

"Accio!" the old man commanded, and the frog flew to his open hand. Septimus was sufficiently strong-willed that he required no wand for the Summons, in spite of his lingering weakness from the stroke. The frog sat unmoving on his palm.

Young Severus clouded up like a summer squall. He held out his own small hand and commanded: "Accio!" The chocolate frog flew into his hot little hand, and started to melt. The lad sat in the grass, examining the frog minutely.

"Better eat it fast, Severus," his grandfather chuckled with glee, as his daughter returned with bottles of perry.

"What's that you've given him, Father?" Eileen glared supiciously at the old man.

"Just a bit of chocolate, Daughter. One piece won't spoil his dinner," Septimus put on his most innocent expression. Severus took one look at the two of them, and copied his grandfather's innocent look. The resemblance between the child and his grandfather was startling.

Eileen was forced to smile at the two of them. "You are a full-blooded Prince, my lad!" She ruffled Severus' hair, and wiped his chocolate smeared hands with the cloth she carried. "Come and help me set the table, Severus!"

"He's only a half-blood Prince, Eileen!" Septimus called after her. "But a full wizard," he added softly......

(This is an excerpt from an authorized biography of Severus Snape I am going to spend the rest of my life composing. I hope it pleases.)

Original poster: rattlesnakeroot

I don't ordinarily write fiction, but this is a small piece that just came to me as I was posting on my own LJ, so I'm cross posting this here.

Happy Birthday Severus, and I see that JKR has included you once again on her Official Site!

My question for you, and for anyone here who can answer for the Man in Black, is:

"What are Snape's favorite gifts ever?"  Books? Which Ones?  Food?  Did Lily Bake something for him? Something for DADA?  Something magical?  Or something Mugglish?  Post your thoughts, please!

Original poster: sindie

Now you may lay you down, sweet Prince,
In the afterglow of so many long years.
Peace be yours, endlessly yearned,
Now realized and grasped,
Planted as a seed in your forever beating heart.
As you lived, so may we live:
Brave, loyal, and devoted,
Knowing there is no greater love
Than to lay down your life for another.
Rest in peace, Severus.

Happy birthday...