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He knows a word once spoken cannot be recalled. Severus takes a deep breath. Inhales, exhales. Then, he gradually slips back into his usual persona as Hogwarts' newest Potions Master and teacher.
Drawn for Snape Celebration Week 2's prompt The Professor: Potions Master, but also...
Happiest (belated) birthday, Danni! I hope it was an amazing one. Thanks for all your sunshine, enthusiasm, for being such a great friend, and for you being you. Your contributions to fandom are recognized and much appreciated and loved, from modding fests to giving us some amazing Snarry stories we haven't seen before. It's clear how passionate you are about those two, especially our dearest Severus, what you write about, and that's what makes you a rock star. Your writing is gorgeous, and you're one of a kind.
Arting has been kinda of up and down for me lately, but I wanted to revisit traditional drawing more since that has been really relaxing. I hope you like this inked up version of Severus, because it has been a hot minute since I've drawn him, and I know he's been your fav for the longest time. :)
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