"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."
Severus Snape divides the fandom like no other character. Some see him as a hero who sacrificed everything; others argue that his cruelty toward students — especially Neville — can never be excused by his ultimate loyalty. I've been re-reading the series for the fifth time, and I keep landing in the same uncomfortable place...
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Long before Harry set foot in Hogwarts, four students were leaving their mark — literally — on every corridor of the castle. James, Sirius, Remus and Peter. The Marauders. We get glimpses of their story through memory, rumour and Lupin's quiet grief, but never the full picture. That's exactly what makes fan fiction about this era so rich...
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Seven years, seven teachers. Some were brilliant, one was a werewolf, one was Voldemort in disguise, and one was Dolores Umbridge — who deserves her own circle of hell. Let's settle this once and for all with an entirely subjective but passionately defended ranking...
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