DDM: Dumbledore's Man!Snape -- typically used to describe a Snape who is loyal to DD ESE: Ever So Evil!Snape -- used to describe a Snape that is loyal to Voldemort LID: Life-InDebted!Snape -- refers to the "life debt" Snape owes to James for James saving Snape's life in the Shrieking Shack Prank. For full details, see Neri's wonderful post introducing it: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/145024 OFH: Out For Himself!Snape -- typically used to describe Snape as one who is loyal neither to Dumbledore nor to Voldemort