Well, 'wit fanfiction' could be fan - made stories that are full of cleverness or humor ('wit'). It might involve taking existing characters from a show, book, etc., and creating new and often humorous or smart scenarios for them.
There are fanfictions where Snape is faced with a group of students gossiping instead of working. He sarcastically remarks, 'If idle chatter were a subject, you all would be professors by now.' And when a student tries to excuse their tardiness with a flimsy excuse, Snape might say, 'Your creativity in lying would be better used in a creative writing class, if only you had the brains for it.'
Snape's sarcastic wit in fanfiction often serves multiple purposes. It can be a defense mechanism. For example, when facing students who don't respect him or colleagues who might undermine him, his sarcasm is like a shield. In some fanfictions, it also adds a layer of humor. His dry and cutting remarks can make a tense situation suddenly become a bit comical. It also reflects his complex personality. His sarcasm might be a way to hide his true feelings, whether it's pain from his past or his deeper emotions towards certain characters.
First, really understand Snape's character. Read the original books to get a sense of his intelligence, his sarcasm, and his way of interacting with others. Then, create a worthy opponent for him. This could be an original character or an existing one from the series. Make their exchanges sharp and full of subtext.
In a 'Star Trek' - related 'wit fanfiction', the crew might use their collective intelligence and quick - thinking to deal with a new alien species. They could outwit the aliens not just through technology but through clever conversation and negotiation. Also, in a fanfiction of 'Game of Thrones', characters like Tyrion Lannister could be written to have even more brilliant moments of using his wits to manipulate the political situation in King's Landing in ways that the original story didn't explore.
One great place to start is Fanfiction.net. It has a vast collection of Snape fanfictions where you can find many that involve characters matching wits. Another option is Archive of Our Own (AO3). It often has well - categorized and high - quality fanfictions. You can search using keywords like 'Snape' and'matching wits' to narrow down your options.
Yes, in many fanfictions, Hermione is often portrayed as being able to appreciate Snape's sarcastic wit. His sharp and sarcastic remarks can be seen as a form of intellectual sparring, and Hermione, being the intelligent witch she is, might find it interesting and challenging.
Hermione might enjoy it because in fanfiction, it can be a sign of Snape's hidden depth. His sarcasm may be a defense mechanism, and Hermione, being perceptive, might be intrigued by what lies beneath. Also, it adds an element of spice to their interactions, making their relationship more complex and interesting than a simple teacher - student or colleague relationship.