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Description 'How are things at your house?'
'Fine.'
'They're not arguing any more?'
'Oh yes, they're arguing.'

I should be banned from ever reading Deathly Hollows and particularity "The Prince's Tale" for LIFE! Da** you, Rowling, just why?

So... Severus Snape yet again (I seem to have taken a liking to drawing him as a child) only this time I seem to have sticked with a less cheerful moment of his childhood.

As bitter as he appeared in the books regarding his parents disagreements, I believe he felt more hurt when they occurred then actual bitterness and disappointment. In front of others he was never prepared to admit just how much it pained him - not even with Lily - but alone, hidden by darkness, he might every now and then he just might allow himself the usual fear and sadness every child would fear in his place.

... and just pray his father wouldn't search for him to give him yet another black eye.

My friends, child-abuse is a really serious thing. If you meet someone, child or adult, who shows any signs – whichever - of once being abused, then try to help. There are too many humans in our world who are or had been mistreated, and any little bit of kindness helps.

p.s. guess who recently watched Everybody's Fine ?






artwork © Jessica P. (2011)
Severus Snape © J.K. Rowling (a.k.a. God)
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Comments: 88

JNinelives [2014-11-02 22:03:31 +0000 UTC]

Feels tragic.
(Edit: being serious this time)

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owleyes8 [2014-08-18 16:26:12 +0000 UTC]

it makes me just want to jump in the picture and hug him

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rababco [2014-03-18 06:35:19 +0000 UTC]

It's kind of amazing how similar Harry and Snape are. Including the fact that they were both abused as children, just in different ways. Snape probably grew up with a physically abusive father and listened to his parents fight and argue all the time. In Harry's case, it was more neglect, both physical and emotional, like being forced to sleep in cupboard beneath the stairs, being starved at times and not being loved by his guardians. It's actually rather fascinating that Dumbledore let Harry be raised by the Dursleys, he basically left him with an abusive family that hated him.

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liliCartMan In reply to rababco [2019-05-19 22:05:56 +0000 UTC]

As if the blood protection excluded the need to control and scold the Dursley, PAH!

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GrrHatLet [2013-11-06 07:13:19 +0000 UTC]

This was so damn grasping...it really gets a reaction out of the viewer. Terribly sad, but phenomenal job. Be proud of yourself (you cruel bastard!)

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sycamoreleaf In reply to GrrHatLet [2013-11-29 12:58:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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NarcissusAndDraconis [2013-05-09 01:32:32 +0000 UTC]

I haven't read the princes tale yet I am actually kind of scared to, it seems so sad.

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sycamoreleaf In reply to NarcissusAndDraconis [2013-05-14 12:17:31 +0000 UTC]

Well, I have obviousely taken a few liberties concerning Sev and Lily's past. Not much is actually revealed in the books but certain aspects are inplied... But don't let me be an influence. I fangirl too much for my own good and tend to ask too many questions. Also, the prince's tale is one of the best chapters in Deathly Hallow why not take a chance regardless?

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NarcissusAndDraconis In reply to sycamoreleaf [2013-05-14 20:02:04 +0000 UTC]

I probably will end up reading it, crying and reading it again. That's usually how things go with the Harry Potter books.

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sycamoreleaf In reply to NarcissusAndDraconis [2013-05-14 20:30:18 +0000 UTC]

Thant's the spirit!
Welcome to the fandom!

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NarcissusAndDraconis In reply to sycamoreleaf [2013-05-14 21:54:38 +0000 UTC]

<3, <3,<3

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plutosub [2012-08-29 02:54:13 +0000 UTC]

This so achingly sad. You've done a wonderful job.

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Mafer-Potter [2012-07-08 00:38:16 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful... and sad.
I love it.

And yes, abuse is serious stuff... More serious than people think.

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Genuine-Discord [2012-07-01 19:54:13 +0000 UTC]

OOOHHHH! I hate JKR for making Sev live such a horrible life! I wish he could've gotten over Lily, quit his job as a spy, and eloped off with some beautiful, loving girl to a different country so he wouldn't ever have to deal with his sucky past! Great job on it though

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Half-BloodPrincess1 [2012-05-18 01:25:14 +0000 UTC]

Poor Severus! I want to hug him....

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BrillBatch [2012-04-24 03:13:18 +0000 UTC]

BRB crying in a hole somewhere. Guh. You captured bb Snape well. GUH.

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Twinkie101 [2012-02-29 00:40:12 +0000 UTC]

This really is just so sad. I kinda love and hate Rowling for this, it's so heartbreaking, but it's so horribly real and relatable. Even if his father never hit him, or even if there was no physical abuse at all, for a child to listen to their parents fight and argue, day in day out, it's soul-crushing. You've really portrayed that heartbreak very well.

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evenstar1221 [2011-12-13 04:21:34 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely heartbreaking. Very well done.

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AnimeGirl1220gu [2011-10-26 05:04:31 +0000 UTC]

Aw, poor Sevy.... I wanna hug him now

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sycamoreleaf In reply to AnimeGirl1220gu [2011-10-27 20:57:11 +0000 UTC]

So do I

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xXRomance-Is-AliveXx [2011-10-18 02:47:55 +0000 UTC]

I love this! This picture made me super emotional.. I was listening to music at the time that happened to fit with it, so I was almost brought to tears.especially because of the whole Prince's tale and everything.. Thank you for this brilliant piece of artwork. (lol Im an overemotional dweeb, I know. Lol. )
^.^ ~<3

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sycamoreleaf In reply to xXRomance-Is-AliveXx [2011-10-27 21:05:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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seaumie1 [2011-10-11 03:03:11 +0000 UTC]

omg okay this picture for one is amazing and for two is so extreamly sad :C omg i <3 snape and this pic seriously made me cry :C very amazing job of creating the mood that is extreamly impressive keep up the good work

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AshyMashy [2011-10-01 02:27:47 +0000 UTC]

AGH DAMMIT!!! It's so sad!!! Man the whole story of his life makes me die a little inside everytime I think of it. I completely agree with you there about Rowling being so cruel to him. Nonetheless a very outstanding drawing! The lighting is perfect and I love the silhouettes in the window. As far as critiquing; The only thing that's somewhat bothering me is the volume of his hair. It's just that in comparison to his face and the rest of his body, it appears to be a bit too poofy in my opinion... :/ But other than that it's great!

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BoxcarChildren [2011-09-26 17:13:39 +0000 UTC]

Soo Sad

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medricht [2011-09-14 22:02:43 +0000 UTC]

Poor Snape. If anyone needed a break in life....

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Jellybeam [2011-09-11 21:40:05 +0000 UTC]

I totally agree with that you said about Snape.He should had one very unhappy childhood...

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NordicLynx [2011-09-11 16:54:14 +0000 UTC]

I don't interpret it like they hit him, I just think that the parents argure amongst themselves but that Snape is forced to listen.
But I agree that it is a terrible thing with child abuse, and you really conveyed that in your picture

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lovelylestrange [2011-09-07 20:21:19 +0000 UTC]

for the first time... after looking at this picture I really like snape... that is what you just did to me...

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sycamoreleaf In reply to lovelylestrange [2011-09-07 21:31:58 +0000 UTC]

I... I... I... I feel honoured

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phantomdeviant [2011-09-07 00:59:28 +0000 UTC]

Really nice! Yo captred his emotions very well.

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sycamoreleaf In reply to phantomdeviant [2011-09-07 07:36:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Gryffgirl [2011-09-06 23:49:15 +0000 UTC]

Yes, his childhood was so incredibly sad! He needed more love and I get the impression that his abused mother was too cowed and put upon to notice that. This picture is so sad, but so beautiful. Your work reminds me of Miyazaki's animation. Superb!

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sycamoreleaf In reply to Gryffgirl [2011-09-07 07:35:30 +0000 UTC]

"Your work reminds me of Miyazaki's animation."

NOW I CAN DIE HAPPY!!!

And I fully agree with you. Love is mostly the foundation of a perfectly normal and happy life... reason why Snape probably ended up growing up in such a bitter man.

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SketchingInTheRain [2011-09-06 22:45:57 +0000 UTC]

omg! this made me really sad.

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sycamoreleaf In reply to SketchingInTheRain [2011-09-07 07:35:45 +0000 UTC]

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xxninjacookie [2011-09-06 19:21:02 +0000 UTC]

This picture is amazingly done! Poor Severus, and I agree with you.. I think I should be banned from reading the Prince's Tale ever again. Dx

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sycamoreleaf In reply to xxninjacookie [2011-09-06 21:52:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ever so much.
And... WE SHOULD BE BANNED TOGETHER! (as well as other as well, apparently)

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xxninjacookie In reply to sycamoreleaf [2011-09-09 06:28:37 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!!
And YES... WE SHOULD BE BANNED ALONG WITH THE OTHERS.

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WildflowerTheWarrior [2011-09-06 18:46:01 +0000 UTC]

That is so sad asnd beautiful...

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sycamoreleaf In reply to WildflowerTheWarrior [2011-09-06 21:51:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ever so much.

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WildflowerTheWarrior In reply to sycamoreleaf [2011-09-07 13:41:41 +0000 UTC]

<3

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Helonzyz [2011-09-06 18:36:10 +0000 UTC]

Aww how sad
But a lovely piece all the same <3

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sycamoreleaf In reply to Helonzyz [2011-09-06 21:51:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ever so much.

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Helonzyz In reply to sycamoreleaf [2011-09-07 16:51:07 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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ReddyArts [2011-09-06 18:32:04 +0000 UTC]

Soooo cute! Poor little darling! I'd rescue him!

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sycamoreleaf In reply to ReddyArts [2011-09-06 21:51:02 +0000 UTC]

And I'd join you!
... just for personal protection, do you know how to cast a body bind? Something tells me Tobias Snape won't be too cooperative.

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ReddyArts In reply to sycamoreleaf [2011-09-08 20:11:18 +0000 UTC]

Yeah I do. I'd whip him.

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AbandonedAccount2024 [2011-09-06 17:38:45 +0000 UTC]

Dude, don't cry!!! D,:
Aww poor Sev.
I just wanna hug him

This is beautiful by the way
I love the use of shadows and silhouettes.

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sycamoreleaf In reply to AbandonedAccount2024 [2011-09-06 21:49:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much
First time really working with something like this, glad something came out of it

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