severus snape never joins voldemort fanfiction

A really interesting plot twist could be that Snape discovers a new form of magic. Since he's not involved with Voldemort's dark arts, he has more time and mental energy to explore other areas of magic. Maybe he stumbles upon a long - lost magic that can counteract the most powerful dark curses. This discovery could change the balance of power in the wizarding world, making it so that Voldemort's rise is not as inevitable as it seemed in the original story.

Well, it would be a lot less antagonistic. Without the whole Death Eater past and the spying for Dumbledore while seeming to be on Voldemort's side, Snape wouldn't have that built - up resentment towards Harry. He might actually see Harry as a talented young wizard worthy of proper mentorship, instead of constantly being so harsh on him.

In some fanfictions, Snape might be working with Voldemort because he has been blackmailed. Voldemort could have found out some deep, dark secret about Snape and is forcing him to cooperate. This could be related to Snape's past or something he has done that he doesn't want to be made public.

There's a fanfic where Snape takes advantage of a power struggle within Voldemort's ranks. He poisons Voldemort's drink during a meeting, which causes Voldemort to become severely ill, an injury in a sense. Snape does this to try and disrupt Voldemort's plans and give the Order of the Phoenix more time to prepare their defenses.

Power. Voldemort might see Snape as a means to gain more power. Snape is highly intelligent and skilled in the Dark Arts. By caring for him, Voldemort could be ensuring that Snape remains loyal and continues to use his skills for Voldemort's benefit.

He could survive through his strong will and Occlumency skills. By blocking Voldemort from fully penetrating his mind, he can keep his most important secrets safe and hold on to his sanity, which is crucial for survival.

A common plot is that Snape uses his position as a double agent to his advantage. He gets close to Voldemort and then at a key moment, he uses a hidden weapon or spell to injure him. For example, he might have a wand with special properties that he uses against Voldemort. This is popular because it plays on Snape's duplicitous nature.

One possible plotline could be that Snape discovers a hidden weakness of Voldemort. Maybe through his years of spying, he finds out that a certain spell, when combined with an ancient magic artifact, can destroy Voldemort. So he devises a plan to get hold of the artifact and uses the spell at a crucial moment when Voldemort is off - guard, perhaps during a major battle when Voldemort is focused on other opponents.

One unique aspect is the exploration of Snape's double - agent status. Fanfictions often dig deeper into how he managed to deceive Voldemort for so long. For example, some stories might focus on the spells or mental techniques he used.

Some plots might involve Snape being forced to confront his new - found relation to Voldemort in the middle of the wizarding war. For example, he could be captured by Voldemort's forces and Voldemort reveals the truth to him. Then Snape has to decide whether to embrace this new identity or fight against it. There could also be a plot where other characters like Harry and Hermione suspect Snape's relation to Voldemort and try to prove it.