The Secret to Severus Snape's Sexy Success (Was: Snape is NOT Sexy)

[Laura]

No: HPFGUIDX 56513

Severus Snape: Sexy or Just Eww?

First off, you can hate Snape all you want, I really don't care.  In 
fact, were he real, he'd probably resent me a whole lot more than you 
because of this thread. =)

As many others have mentioned before me, Snape is found sexy for a 
variety of reasons.  Although his physical description is less than 
fantastic, his voice and posture are often described in sexy ways: he 
swoops and glides rather than walks, and he has a soft, dangerous 
voice.  He's brilliant (I cite his previous position as a *Death 
Eater*, one of LV's *inner circle* during his early 20's.)  He's got 
a very dark and mysterious past, about 3 million and 1 inner demons, 
and power.  Which makes anyone (females included *wink*) interested.  
Not necessarily with any sexual connotations.  Just plain 
interested.  

Hobbit-guy wrote:
> > >
I don't know.  I've never really found hateful, spiteful, or sadistic 
people sexy.  Some people might like the thought of redeeming the 
evil among them, but I've always figured, "eh, too much effort."  
Besides, someone (most likely the redeemer) could get hurt.
> > >

Yes Snape is powerful, but he also abuses this power.  And that is 
*exactly the point.*  Power is an aphrodisiac, yes.  But what is even 
more so is something Snape has an abundance of.

*Danger*

Severus Snape is just plain dangerous.  He's a brilliant, sadistic 
and powerful ex-Death Eater.  

He also happens to be a nasty jerk.  I'm sure we all know how the 
story goes with women thinking they can change the bad guys.  
Although I'm sure there is that one woman who can give him exactly 
what he needs and make him become slightly less of a jerk- if you're 
not that woman, watch out.  And I don't just mean "he might hurt my 
feelings."  I mean "he may well hex me for looking at him for too 
long."  Danger excites a lot of people's curiosities, interests as 
well as. . .some other things <evil grin>.  Risk is not a factor 
because (although you'd never know it after reading this board) Snape 
is fictional, so Snape fans can indulge in as many fantasies as they 
want with the best of both worlds- the intrigue of his dangerous 
personality without actually putting themselves at risk.

Danger is an amazing aphrodisiac, and Snape is about as dangerous as 
they come.  The danger and mystery surrounding him gives him an aura 
of pure sexiness.  

-Laura