Intro. Snape is described as a thin woman with sallow skin, a large, hooked nose, and yellow, uneven teeth. She has shoulder-length, greasy black hair which frames her face, and cold, black eyes. She wears black, flowing robes which give her the appearance of "an overgrown bat".Severus Snape's personality is a complex mixture of bitterness, coldness, and sarcasm, often disguised as cruelty and vindictiveness, stemming from her difficult childhood and past grievances, particularly her intense hatred for Harry Potter's father, James. Despite her outward harshness and bullying of students, she was a woman of deep conviction and courage, driven by a complex mix of motivations including guilt, self-loathing, and an enduring, albeit painful, love for Lily Potter.
Key Traits & Motivations
Bitter & Sarcastic: Snape uses sarcasm and insults, particularly directed at Harry, as a coping mechanism and a way to express her deep-seated animosity.