Snape/Hermione

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Pairing
Pairing: Severus Snape/Hermione Granger
Alternative name(s): Snamione, Sevmione, Snanger, Snermione, Snarmione, Snape/Hermione, Severus/Hermione, Snape/Granger, SS/HG, S.S. Prudence and Potions
Gender category: m/f, het
Fandom: Harry Potter
Canonical?: no
Prevalence: popular
Archives: Ashwinder
Other:
a fandom secrets post in 2012. One anonymous commentator had this to say about the attraction of the pairing: "I suspect it's a combination of Hermione being an easy character for a certain type of fan to identify with and Snape being a....magnet in general. (Plus he has the whole dark/brooding/needs to be fixed thing going on, as the other anon pointed out.)"[1]
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Snape/Hermione is a pairing in the Harry Potter fandom involving Severus Snape and Hermione Granger. It is one of the most popular het pairings in the fandom.

In Canon

Though Snape & Hermione interact a fair amount, there is little evidence for any attachment on either side. Idlerat writes in her Shipper's Manifesto essay: their canon relationship sometimes seems like it can be boiled down to four infamous words: "I see no difference."[2]

Fandom

SS/HG shippers are often distanced from the rest of HP fandom. Snape in SS/HG stories is often portrayed as a romantic hero, with his characterisation being further from canon than in, say, much Snape/Harry fanfiction. This comes in from some mockery from other sectors of fandom; for example, the Fandom Wank wiki describes WIKTT, the pairing's main Yahoo list, as the Historic home of non-greasy, aristocratic, and secretly handsome Snape-in-Armani...[3]

SS/HG shippers tend to be in opposition to the canonical pairing for Hermione, Ron/Hermione, with Ron often being portrayed negatively, or at least as an unsuitable partner for Hermione. The teacher–pupil relationship can be a barrier to some fans, and many SS/HG stories involve an adult Hermione; other fans see it as a turn on. Many stories are super-long epics, perhaps reflecting the work necessary to get the pair together realistically.

Idlerat describes the appeal of the pairing:

Snape/Hermione is known as the subgenre of HP most allied with the traditional, bodice-ripper type romance, with an older, dark, mysterious, powerful, nasty, and (in many stories) rich hero and a younger, idealistic heroine who steals his heart. But it's equally important to remember that this is the teacher/student ship par excellance, since Hermione builds her identity around being a student so much more than any other of the young characters in the series. This one of the most popular pairings for people who like the idea of a bond based on intellectual affinity. It appeals to those who place a lot of importance on the fact that the HP series is set in a school, even when the stories are set after Hermione has finished at Hogwarts.[2]

Again on Snape's typical characterisation:

Before OotP, many readers assumed that Snape was rich because of his position as head of Slytherin House, with its aristocratic traditions. More important, to my mind, was the tradition of the Gothic hero: Snape seemed like a candidate for this role, after GoF, because of his tortured past, his clever, sarcastic manners, and his black wardrobe. The tradition of Snape Manor is particularly associated with SS/HG because of its roots in the romance tradition, but, to be fair, filthyricharistocratic!Snape appears often in slash as well.[2]

Common Tropes in Fanworks

  • Marriage Law
  • The dark revel fanon originating with Pawn to Queen wherein Death Eaters routinely throw parties featuring drink, debauchery, rape, and the torture of muggles and half-bloods
  • Potions Accident/Magic made them do it
  • Hermione returns to Hogwarts to teach
  • Hermione works as a potions apprentice under Snape
  • Hermione Saves Snape. This particular trope is popular after the end of the seventh book where Snape dies. However, it has been used many times even before the series was concluded since Snape was working undercover as a Death Eater. In many cases Hermione is the one who finds him. The reversal of this trope is also fairly popular, where Snape saves Hermione from the Death Eaters who are after her because she is Muggleborn.
  • Time-turner: Hermione is thrown back in time to meet and fall in love with young!Snape

Fanworks

Fan Art

Fanfiction

Recs

Art Gallery

Fanart With Commentary

  • This drawing is a play on the Harlequin romance novel covers. It is called "Tonight" and the artist is bublichek. One viewer commented: "looks like the book covers of the stuff my granny uses to read xD Brilliant idea, of modding this ;) I really like it, S/H is not one of my favourite pairings, but this pic is awesome!"[5]

    This drawing is a play on the Harlequin romance novel covers. It is called "Tonight" and the artist is bublichek. One viewer commented: "looks like the book covers of the stuff my granny uses to read xD Brilliant idea, of modding this ;) I really like it, S/H is not one of my favourite pairings, but this pic is awesome!"[5]

  • This is an experiment with shapes and forms. Title: Circles and Curves. Artist: Rynezion

    This is an experiment with shapes and forms. Title: Circles and Curves. Artist: Rynezion

  • part of a monochromatic exploration of various ships in the Harry Potter stories. This image was used in the artists Insolent Illustrationsseries which creates book covers for stories that have not been (yet) written. The image can be found here and the entire series can be found here.

    part of a monochromatic exploration of various ships in the Harry Potter stories. This image was used in the artists Insolent Illustrationsseries which creates book covers for stories that have not been (yet) written. The image can be found here and the entire series can be found here.

  • This drawing, Earth and Water was inspired by the the 20th Century artist Gustav Klimt. The artist writes: ""The Elements of nature at their beck and call, they meet. Like Yin and Yang, the elements of Earth and Water join. Forever circling each other, giving and receiving. Forever in balance." Artist: howlingmojo

    This drawing, Earth and Water was inspired by the the 20th Century artist Gustav Klimt. The artist writes: ""The Elements of nature at their beck and call, they meet. Like Yin and Yang, the elements of Earth and Water join. Forever circling each other, giving and receiving. Forever in balance." Artist: howlingmojo

  • one of the major themes in the Snape/Hermione fandom is their marriage. This fanwork incorporates text to tell a mini-story about their wedding. It is part of the SSHG Prompt Fest and is titled: Love, Levity and Libel. The original can be seen here. Artist: jenidralph

    one of the major themes in the Snape/Hermione fandom is their marriage. This fanwork incorporates text to tell a mini-story about their wedding. It is part of the SSHG Prompt Fest and is titled: Love, Levity and Libel. The original can be seen here. Artist: jenidralph

  • Continuing the marriage theme, this drawing shows Hermione gazing at their wedding portrait. The summary is written from Hermione 's point of view: "One of my favorite portraits of Severus and me. It was given to us as a wedding present from Draco and Astoria, then-girlfriend-now-wife. I often have to pause when passing it in the hallway, just to admire it for a moment. " Artist: Lumos

    Continuing the marriage theme, this drawing shows Hermione gazing at their wedding portrait. The summary is written from Hermione 's point of view: "One of my favorite portraits of Severus and me. It was given to us as a wedding present from Draco and Astoria, then-girlfriend-now-wife. I often have to pause when passing it in the hallway, just to admire it for a moment. " Artist: Lumos

  • Many artists do not shy away from depicting the erotic aspects of the Snape/Hermione relationship. This pencil drawing is by Russian fan fiction writer and fan artist Elly. As one reviewer commented: "Рисунки великолепные, живые, красивые, реалистичные, экспрессивные... Слов просто нет, чтобы всё выразить. Смотрела как зачарованная на Гермиону и Снейпа. Гермиона особенна реалистична и красива на откровенных рисунках."[6]

    Many artists do not shy away from depicting the erotic aspects of the Snape/Hermione relationship. This pencil drawing is by Russian fan fiction writer and fan artist Elly. As one reviewer commented: "Рисунки великолепные, живые, красивые, реалистичные, экспрессивные... Слов просто нет, чтобы всё выразить. Смотрела как зачарованная на Гермиону и Снейпа. Гермиона особенна реалистична и красива на откровенных рисунках."[6]

  • Some fans identify this as Snape and Hermione even though on the artist's WIKTT account it is identified as Snape and Lily Evans. Because not all Harry Potter fan art is photo realistic, fans sometimes confuse Hermione with Lily (and vice versa), particularly where they are depicted in intimate situations with Snape. Artist: Marquise

    Some fans identify this as Snape and Hermione even though on the artist's WIKTT account it is identified as Snape and Lily Evans. Because not all Harry Potter fan art is photo realistic, fans sometimes confuse Hermione with Lily (and vice versa), particularly where they are depicted in intimate situations with Snape. Artist: Marquise

  • Not all Snape/Hermione art focuses on romantic themes. In this drawing titled "The battle of Hogwarts' the two are surrounded by their enemies. Artist: howlingmojo

    Not all Snape/Hermione art focuses on romantic themes. In this drawing titled "The battle of Hogwarts' the two are surrounded by their enemies. Artist: howlingmojo

Additional Fanart

  • Arguments by AbyssmalSnow (2017)

    Arguments by AbyssmalSnow (2017)

  • Caught Unawares by AbyssmalSnow (2017)

    Caught Unawares by AbyssmalSnow (2017)

  • Something Domestic by AbyssmalSnow (2017)

    Something Domestic by AbyssmalSnow (2017)

  • Snape x Hermione by ForeverSonu (2009)

    Snape x Hermione by ForeverSonu (2009)

  • Family Portrait by HappilyDeluded889 (2009)

    Family Portrait by HappilyDeluded889 (2009)

  • Foolish by HappilyDeluded889 (2009)

    Foolish by HappilyDeluded889 (2009)

  • Hermione and Severus by HengenVaara (2016)

    Hermione and Severus by HengenVaara (2016)

  • Snape and Hermione by nene27 (2012)

    Snape and Hermione by nene27 (2012)

  • Snape and Granger by nene27 (2011)

    Snape and Granger by nene27 (2011)

  • Snape and Granger 3 by nene27 (2011)

    Snape and Granger 3 by nene27 (2011)

  • Chibi Snanger by staypee (2015)

    Chibi Snanger by staypee (2015)

  • Commission 6 by staypee (2012)

    Commission 6 by staypee (2012)

  • Hug by staypee (2012)

    Hug by staypee (2012)

  • Mine by staypee (2011)

    Mine by staypee (2011)

  • Read to me by staypee (2015)

    Read to me by staypee (2015)

  • SNAGER by staypee (2012)

    SNAGER by staypee (2012)

  • Hermione and Snape as merfolk, by staypee for MerMay 2017

    Hermione and Snape as merfolk, by staypee for MerMay 2017

  • Snow by staypee (2018)

    Snow by staypee (2018)

  • Tackle hug by staypee (2016)

    Tackle hug by staypee (2016)

  • Fleeting Image by S-U-U-N (2010)

    Fleeting Image by S-U-U-N (2010)

  • Pretty Assistant by S-U-U-N (2010)

    Pretty Assistant by S-U-U-N (2010)

Resources

References

  1. ^ Fandom Secrets Thread dated July 27, 2012].
  2. ^ a b c Ship Manifesto: The Buried Life (accessed 11 September 2012)
  3. ^ Fandom Wank Wiki: WIKTT, Archived version (accessed 11 September 2012)
  4. ^ Summary of controversy on Fandom Wank; WayBack machine link
  5. ^ comment at the artist's Devinartart page dated July 2011; WayBack machine link.
  6. ^ (Google English Transl: "Gorgeous pictures, live, interesting, realistic and expressive ... just no words to express all. Watched spellbound as Hermione and Snape. Hermione is special and beautiful realistic on explicit drawings. Thank you! Draw on and wish you success!"
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