severes snape

There could be other Death Eaters that Snape knew in his life. In the afterlife, they might be there to either confront him about his double - agent status or to seek redemption themselves. And sometimes, characters from Snape's childhood, like his parents or childhood friends, might appear to add more depth to his backstory and his experiences in the afterlife.

Snape might initially be taken aback. He's used to students being intimidated by him, so Hermione's outburst could shock him into momentary silence. Then he might retaliate with his usual sarcasm, trying to put her in her place.

This could be a modern AU (Alternate Universe) fanfiction where the magical setting is replaced with a contemporary one and Snape takes on a non-magical job like being a bartender.

Snape's character in 'Snape in love' fanfics can transform significantly. He might start to open up more, sharing parts of himself that he has long kept hidden. Love can make him more empathetic towards others, especially the object of his affection. He may also become more willing to take risks, whether it's in terms of his personal relationships or his standing in the wizarding world.

It could be an orphaned wizard child from a family that was killed by Death Eaters. This would give Snape an added sense of responsibility as he might feel guilty for being associated with the Death Eaters in the past.

One popular Snape - Harry fanfic with the concept of Snape knots could be 'The Unraveling of Snape's Knots'. In this fic, it might explore the complex relationship between Snape and Harry through the metaphor of knots, perhaps representing the tangled emotions and secrets between them.

He is often very suspicious. He might immediately think it's some kind of trick by the Marauders or their descendants. He'll likely try to figure out how to use it to his advantage against those he dislikes.

Snape's character could become more complex. He might start to incorporate some of Merlin's wisdom into his own actions. For example, Merlin was known for his ability to see the good in people, and Snape could start to do the same. Instead of just being bitter and resentful towards Harry, he could start to see Harry as a potential ally in a greater fight, much like Merlin saw the potential in the young knights of Camelot.

In these fanfictions, Snape might ignore Harry because of his past with Harry's father. James Potter bullied Snape when they were at school, so Snape could be projecting that hatred onto Harry. It's a simple yet powerful motivation for his behavior.

Snape could be initially shocked. He's used to seeing Harry as a rather tough and rebellious student. So, seeing Harry cry might take him aback for a moment. Then he might become a bit more guarded and try to figure out if Harry is faking it or not.