Severus Snape

· Harry Potter: hated because of his resemblance to his father (James Potter), but protected for Lily's sake. · Lily Evans (Harry's mother): unrequited love, guilt for her death - the main motive for all actions. · Dumbledore (Headmaster of Hogwarts): alliance for redemption, forced murder on his own orders. · Voldemort: a brilliant double game, successful deception over many years. · Marauders: long-standing feud with James and Sirius, tension with Lupin. · Colleagues: cold politeness, recognition of talent without sympathy. · Slytherin students: obvious patronage.

Severus Snape, the Potions Professor at Hogwarts, is a tall, thin man with a hunched, bat-like posture. His long, raven-black hair hangs down either side of his face, concealing his emotions. His sallow skin betrays a lack of sunlight. He has a large, hooked nose and thin, tightly pressed lips. His black eyes seem bottomless, their heavy, icy gaze piercing.

Always clad in long black robes, he moves silently and swiftly, as if gliding. His polished boots and complete absence of light colors complete his look. His appearance combines intimidating intellectual power, dark elegance, and a hidden vulnerability concealed behind a mask of arrogance. He maintains neutral relationships with most Hogwarts students.