Vampire References?

[Lyda Clunas]

No: HPFGUIDX 28638

Megan wrote:

> I'm sure I might get myself in trouble here (hehe)

This topic has come up countless times, and I'm sure several people 
will tell you so with varying states of exasperation and rudeness. ;)

> but what exactly
> ARE the "vampire references" some people thinking refer to Snape's
> un-dead status? 

I can't give you exact quotes, alas, but I can paraphrase as best I 
can:

-- black clothes, pale skin, general appearance
-- described as "swooping around like a bat" (or something to that 
effect)
-- Vampires mentioned in PS/SS as something that Quirrell had a nasty 
run-in with; thought to foreshadow his run-ins with Snape
-- Lupin's obscure refernce to a "Vampire essay"; thought to have 
been a touche against Snape for the werewolf stuff in DADA
-- classes in a dungeon- no windows/sunlight
-- he hardly goes outside (but he refs for Quidditch, so IMO this 
discounts the "no sunlight" thing)
-- various mentions of Snape's name in connection to Dark or Dark 
Forest (where Quirrell ran into Vampires, s'posedly)
-- (conjecture) greasy hair/skin result of a potion to conceal signs 
of Vampirism
-- hints (possible foreshadowing) that a Vampire will make an 
appearance (blood-flavored lollipops, etc.)

> I've personally never noticed any myself and have
> thought any references to Snape being a vampire were purely
> fanfictional. 

I never saw these refernces either until someone pointed them out on-
line.

> But obviously it's a subscribed-to theory

Yes, yes. Whatever. Subscribed to by OTHER people, not me. 

> (who firmly believes Snape is quite alive [unfortunately])

I agree, he is very alive and entirely human... but that's not an 
unfortunate thing! It's a good thing! *g*

Lyda
--can I remember a time when I WASN'T a Snapefan?