Severus Snape, Always ♥

Dumbledore : "After all this time, Severus?"

Snape: "Always."

~ Dumbledore and Snape discussing Snape's continued love for Lily in Snape's last memory, as viewed by Harry.

I'm so in love with Snape..

Yeah, I know you may think this is weird. But those who know me so well, they know that I got a different 'taste' from common people. Most people will like Harry or Hermione- or maybe Dumbledore. But to me, Snape is always my favorite..

Severus Snape was born on January 9th, 1960. His mother is a pure-blood witch and his father is a muggle, that makes him a half-blood wizard. As a child, Severus was apparently neglected and his parents often fought. He could not wait to leave for Hogwart at the end of the summer.

Not only brilliant in potion-making, Snape also got a way in Dark Arts. He excelled at the Dark Arts from an early age. At the age of 11 he knew more curses and hexes than most of the seventh year students. He's exceptional.

But that is not the reason why I fall for him. I love Snape because of his love for Lily, Harry's mother. He loves her truly, madly, deeply..

Snape knew Lily- since his childhood. She lived in the same town with him. Severus noticed her evident magical abilities and began making friendly overtures. The two bonded quickly and it appears that he was very interested in Lily right from the beginning, which was never returned though she regarded him as a friend.

Severus suffered terrible remorse when Voldemort decided to go after Harry. That means Lily, the woman who he always loved was in danger.

Dumbledore told him: "If you loved Lily, if you truly loved her, then your way forward is clear. You know how and why she died. Make sure it was not in vain. Help me protect Lily's son." So he did. He continued living on to complete Dumbledore's plan to protect Harry and defeat Voldemort-- and he continued to love Lily for the rest of his life. Everything he did in the latter part of his life was motivated by his devotion to Lily, whom he loved unconditionally.

Indeed, Snape's Patronus was a doe, just like Lily's, showing that his love for her was stronger than his loyalty to Lord Voldemort.

ps: and.. i think it ain't a coincidence either that mine's also a doe...

To Me You're Perfect

Thanks to Bob Marley- for reminding me of this...

He is not perfect, you aren't either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think at least twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold on to him and give him the most you can.

He isn't going to quote poetry, he is not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don't hurt him, don't change him, and don't expect more than he can give. Don't analyze.

Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he's not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don't exist, but there is always one guy who's perfect for you.

Dedicated to a friend who makes me smile a little brighter, laugh a little harder, and live a little better. I'm so blessed you're in my life. To me, you are perfect...

Life is too short to wake up with regret. It's okay to cry, it's okay to be sad about it. It's okay to miss him. And it's okay to wish you did something differently. But never blame yourself for how things turned out. Never tell yourself you can't do better, and never tell yourself this is the end of the road.

Fate has a time and place for all of us and nothing you can do or say will change that. Sure, it's okay to fall, but it's never okay to stay down.

A Quiz You Must Take

I read this inspiring note somewhere. Maybe some of you have ever read this too, but I can't help myself not to share it. Here it is...

The following quiz appeared on the web and has been all over the world. See how you do:

1. Name the 5 wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last 5 Heisman Trophy winners.

3. Name the last 5 winners of the Miss America contest.

4. Name 10 people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor or actress.

6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

The point: None of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are not second-rate achievers. They are the best in their field. But the applause dies, awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2. Name 3 friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name 3 people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

5. Think of 3 people you enjoy spending time with.

6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.

EASIER?

The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money or the most awards. They are the ones who care.

~Unknown