[HPforGrownups] Vampire Snape/Knowing Lucius was a DE/Remus as Spy (WAS: Thoughts and questions)

[the.gremlin at verizon.net]

No: HPFGUIDX 56066

Phyllis wrote:
"There are HPfGU-ers who believe that Snape is a vampire, and ertainly the descriptions in canon support such a theory (he's often described as "gliding," always dressed in black...).  With regard to Lupin's vampire essay reference - if Hermione was able to figure out that Lupin was a werewolf from Snape's assignment of the werewolf essay, presumably she would have been able to figure out that Snape is a vampire if Lupin had truly assigned the vampire essay (and if Snape truly is a vampire).  So I don't think Lupin really did assign it - I agree with your theory that Lupin used it as a way to get out of the room quickly."

Canon for Lupin assigning the vampire essay. Set-up: Harry is trying to sneak off to Hogsmeade when he runs into Neville, who is barred from Hogsmeade for leaving the passwords to Gryffendor Tower lying around. Harry has just asked Neville what he's doing:
"'Nothing ,' shrugged Neville. 'Want a game of exploding Snap?'
'Er--not now--I was going to go to the library and do that vampire essay for Lupin--'"

Lupin actually did assign the vampire essay. However, the conversation continues:

"'I'll come with you!' Neville said brightly. 'I haven't done it either!'
'Er--hang on--yeah, I forgot, I finished it last night!'
'Great, you can help me!' said Neville, his round face anxious. 'I don't understand that thing about garlic at all--do they have to eat it, or--'
He broke off with a small gasp, looking over Harry's shoulder.
It was Snape. Neville took a quick step behind Harry."

Whether Neville stopped talking because he's afraid of Snape, or whether he stopped talking because he believes Snape is a vampire and was afraid he would offend Snape is not clear.

I am of the camp that believes Snape is *not* a vampire. However, maybe 'vampire' was a name used to tease Snape when he was in school, and Lupin knows this. He does resemble one in looks and personality. And Neville is deathly afraid of Snape. I found the vampire name-calling in a fanfic, but maybe that's why Lupin assigned the essay. He wanted to get back at Snape, because MWPP used to call Snape a vampire, and it ignites old memories for Snape. Just my thoughts.

-Acire, who is finding it difficult to type with her colon/semi-colon key broken...is it possible to fix that?


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