What's in Snape's name?

[Angela Farrow]

No: HPFGUIDX 148199


Ok, here's my two knuts on this:
   
  I know that this is NOT canon but a fanfic I read had a very reasonable explanation for the nickname Snivellous. Sorry I don't remember the title. Only read it once and this was ages ago.
   
  Snape as a child was one of those unfortunate people who when they experience strong emotions they cry. Not the sobbing, wailing boo hoo hoo's but tears stream from their eyes.
   
  I can picture heated words being echanged between Black and Snape and through no fault of his own Snape's tears start to flow. Black seeing this as a weakness latches onto it and exploits it.
   
  Perhaps this unfortunate reaction is why Severus keeps such tight control on his emotions. Can you imagine the sheer amount of will necessary to halt involuntary functions of your body? I think this is one reason Snape gets so frustrated with Potter. Let's face it for six years Harry has just coasted along not really applying himself to anything but Quidditch if you can call natural talent applying oneself.
   
  Just my thoughts on this.
   
  Angel

			
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