January 14th is when a lot of us remember and honor the genius of Alan Rickman, who brought Severus Snape magnificently to life. I found out on the 16th, and lamented that I would never hear his incredible silken voice in any new features.
R.I.P. Mr. Rickman, and thank you. For the dreams realized, the entertainment . . . and, no doubt, for turning quite a few of us into potion brewers --- or, in my case, inspiring us to once again take up the "subtle science" at which we un-self-consciously excelled as children. One never loses the old skills!
"I don't expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, bewitching the mind, ensnaring the senses."
Quote from Severus Snape, "Harry Potter." (JK Rowling). Above: Watercolor and graphite illustration of Snape, by Rovina Cai.
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