A big Snapey thank you to many of our listeners for providing this news tip. If you have not seen it already check out the haunting deleted scene from HBP which, in our opinion, is all about Snape.

Snape fen can only hope that there is more where this came from.

This pic of Snape and a glass of elf made wine was recently posted on an Alan Rickman Facebook page...



Now why couldn't the rest of the movie been more along these lines?

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The Flight Leisurely Stroll of the Prince
The Azkatraz Episode


Content for this episode:


This is Snapecast - (0:00)
Voice: Chris
- Soundbyte: Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Introduction - (0:58)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Meagan
- Nearly two months on, we're still recovering from Azkatraz
- Revisiting some Snapey programming including The Fully Knowable Severus Snape
- Highlights from the con included the Snape meet-up, the Snarry meet-up, the Snily meet-up, and Snape cosplayers
- Coming up in this show.

Official Report on the HBP Film - (15:53)
Panel: Rachael, Becca, Rose, Meagan, Shannon
- The Snarry movie that wasn't
- Somebody draw Snape on a Segway, please!!!

A Snapefan in San Fran - (40:52)
Announcer: Becca
- We encounter a Snapefan who somehow still hasn't read DH…

Detention Intervention - (44:12)
The Unhealthily Obsessed: Kristin (Megan's sister)
Concerned Family Member (okay, not really- she did this for the LULZ): Meagan

Owlpost - (59:54)
Panel: Shannon, Rose, Rachael, Meagan
- Seeing Snape "Lost in Space"?
- Just how much influence does JKR have on the HP films?
- In which someone's sister asks a question about Snape's guilt.

Closing - (1:27:33)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Meagan
- We're already looking forward to Infinitus!
- In which we devise a 12-step program for wannabe Snapefen.

Azkatraz Medley - (1:37:33)
Interviewees: Snape fans, Snape addicts, and the extremely depraved at Azkatraz.

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Today the Harry Potter fandom realized a tragic loss. simons_flower--podcaster, prolific fan fic writer, Ravenclaw, mother, and master of snark--was laid to rest in a cemetery in Washington state. As a mentor to new writers, host of the Quaffle Talk podcast, and valued friend to all who knew her, simons _flower touched more lives than can be expressed in the form of a post to this blog. Although her death was sudden and much too soon, it served as an example to illustrate the love and kinship in this fandom. Sometimes pictures are more effective than words in expressing emotions and that may be the case here...



Art by mudblood428

The Snapecast staff has returned from Azkatraz so be on the lookout for a recap episode shortly. In the mean time, here are a few memorable moments from the con...

Snarky was super naughty, receiving multiple arrest warrants for pooping on conference patrons, breach of employee confidentiality, tampering with mail, and other owl-related offenses...


There was also a beautiful Snape profile at the con...


Also Snape must have escaped from our hotel room because we did have a Snape-shaped hole....


If you would like to see pics from the Snapecast Meetup at The Press Club there is a Flickr group here.

It looks like we FINALLY have our first glimpse of Spinner's End in all its shabby glory...



Some more of the wig...



And there's a video clip of the Trio and Ginny discussing the Advanced Potions book.

It turns out that the poster with Snape and his greasy locks blowing in the wind was legit. Click on the image below for the high res version of what Mugglenet is calling the "bad guys poster". Man, what will it take for Snape to lose this "villain" reputation?

There's a new billboard in LA with a very airbrushed Snape...

UHP has posted 6 new HBP posters and one of them features Snape. The picture is blurry, but it has some potential.



And I do think it is slightly different than this one. In the blurred pic, the robe and hair are swishing in a semi-dramatic fashion. ;)

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The Spring Cleaning Episode
Doing Martha Stewart proud...

Content for this episode:


This is Snapecast - (0:00)
Voice: Chris
- Soundbyte: Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Introduction - (0:58)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Shannon
- Things to look forward to at SnapeyLeakyCon.
- Plans for a Snape meetup at Azkatraz.
- In which WB claims top spot on our sh*tlist.
- Coming up in this show.

The Snape Report - (14:57)
Announcer: Jonathan
News for now. (Send your news to snapenews@gmail.com)
- WB screws with our Snape-ing YET AGAIN moves the release date for HBP.
- Despite WB’s nefarious machinations, Snapecast is organizing a meetup to ensure that Azkatraz will be full of Snapey squee.
- WB attempts to appease rabid fans with increased Snapey content in the film trailer and promotional material.
- Some bigwigs in Ireland are apparently big Rickman fans.
- Snarky currently masquerading as Snapecast on Twitter and Dreamwidth.

Deathly Hallows Medley - (17:01)
First Impressions By: Rachael, Chris, Rose, Becca, Meagan, Shannon
- Yes, we've been sitting on this for nearly 2 years!!!!

Top Ten Signs You’re Still a Snapefan - (23:15)
Announcer: Rose

Seeing Snape In… Roundtable - (26:07)
Panel: Becca, Rachael, Rose, Shannon
- Top 5 Snapey characteristics

PSA: Severus Big Bang Sign-Ups Opening Soon - (46:58)
Announcer: Griselda Marchbanks
-Severus Big Bang LJ Community
-Severus Big Bang IJ Community

PSA: Vote for Snape in ‘08 - (48:25)
Voices: John, Gina, Wendy, Rachael, Becca, Chris

Owlpost - (50:59)
Panel: Shannon, Rose, Rachael
- In which we actually crack open Book 7 to answer a few tricky questions.
- Howlers and e-mail from the Muggle world.

Closing - (1:07:36)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Shannon
- We feel pretty clean!
- Join the Azkatraz Snape Meetup Community
- Severus Big Bang sign-ups begin June 1st!
- Snupin’s Bigger, Longer & Uncut Project will debut July 1st.
- Look for a new episode after the release of the new movie!

A Poem for All Hallow’s Eve - (1:10:40)
Voice: Chris
- Apologies to Mr. Edgar Allen Poe

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Who cannot love this...

( Snape and Dumbledore Angst )

Did you really think the Snapecasters would be hanging out at Azkatraz without a snark-a-riffic meetup to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and Severus Snape? We're in the works of scheduling one of our patented Snapey convention gatherings right now so apparate on over to azkatraz_snape and join us. Details about the time, date, and location for the meetup will be decided by June 17, 2009 or earlier.

Happy Snape-ing!

Although the Professor is only featured for a few seconds in the latest HBP trailer, he certainly makes an impact. In addition to the scenes from previous trailers, the latest tease from the WB features Snape hurling hexes at Harry and darkly uttering the words "it's over" in a way that only Snape can do. We've captured a few screencaps which are available below. Click on the link for the larger versions...

( Some Snape under the cut )

After initially delaying the release of Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince 8 months, Warner Brothers is now giving us one extra day of Snape-ing and releasing the film on July 15, 2009. Unfortunately this may cause some stress for Azkatraz convention goers, many of whom planned their travel around a midnight release on July 17, 2009. HPEF has yet to make a decision to change show times or convention schedules, but they are keeping everyone in the loop.

Snape has expressed extreme displeasure with this situation as it will inevitably inflict an extra day of lunacy upon him. First Warner Brothers ruined his summer vacation plans and now the increase in fangirling that comes with every movie (especially this one) will start one day early. Looks like it's time to break of the fire whiskey.

Snape fans will most certainly be financially impacted by this announcement as those of us who have already bought tickets to the July 17 midnight showing will have to purchase tickets for the new earlier release date. How could we imagine seeing Harry Potter and Severus Snape two days later than everyone else?

Thanks to Coz X for this tip!

Most of the Snapecasters have recovered from our brief affair with Rorschach and although we don't have a new Snapecast yet, we did some Snape-ing on Spellcast a while ago when they reviewed a Snapey fic. You can listen to the episode here or direct download here.

While we're on the topic of Spellcast, don't forget their Azkatraz Podcast Play Sweepstakes. So submit your Snapey story ideas ASAP. If we get some crap about Dumbledore this year, Snarky will not be happy.

Contact
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Skype Username: Snapecast


Transcripts
-Transcripts of this episode will be available at snapecast.com.

Music
Opening
- Lara St John, Bach Violin Concertos: 01-BWV 1041 : I. Allegro

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Severus Snape has finally received the recognition he deserves with respect to his namesake movie. We have a very nice promo poster featuring the Professor...

( Cut for pic )

Snapecast finally got a Twitter account so apparate on over there when you have a chance and say hello. Snarky also couldn't resist making one of these...

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My Snapey Smutty Valentine
We didn’t even try to keep this one tasteful…

Content for this episode:


This is Snapecast - (0:00)
Voice: Chris
- Soundbye: Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Introduction - (0:58)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Shannon
- Snarky is missing – oh noes!
- The particular challenge of translating the book 6 title into other languages
- In which we explore the Snarry undertones of the Japanese HBP trailer
- Speaking of the next movie, what’s up with that PG rating??!
- Plans for this summer’s HP cons

The Snape Report - (23:00)
Announcer: Jonathan
News for the month of February. (Send your news to snapenews@gmail.com)
- Fans in Japan celebrate Snape Sensei’s birthday in style
- Someone up there at WB clearly likes Japan the best
- New movie poster for Half-Blood Prince is Prince-less
- For more smexy Valentines Snape-ing, check out Snapedom's Valentine’s Party, and the hpvalensmut and wizardlove exchanges
- Deatheater wannabes, Snarry shippers, Snupin lovers, and the generally slashy begin preparing for Snapey fun at Azkatraz

Valentine’s Telegram #1 - (25:17)
Rhyming Troll: Becca

Love Potion 9 & 3/4 - (25:46)
Warning: We earned our EXPLICIT rating on this one.
Panel: Gina, Becca, Shannon, Rachael
- Snape PWP
Walking the Plank - Snarry Archive
Idols of Perversity by bloodcultoffreud – SS/HG
Illustration for Idols of Perversity by _odella_ (NWS)
A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement by Melusin – SS/HG
An Army of Snapes by LadyoftheMasque – SS/HG
Graduation by mylittlesecret – SS/HG
The Love You Take by Subversa – SS/HG
A Pushing, Thrusting Young Man by Ad Baculum – Snarry
The Very Last by Amanuensis – Snarry
Snape/Hermione by eldivinomarques (NWS)

Valentine’s Telegram #2 - (51:43)
Rhyming Troll: Gina

Valentine’s PSA - (52:10)
Announcer: Rose
- Beware suspicious Valentine’s Owlpost

Valentine’s Telegram #3 - (53:20)
Rhyming Troll: Shannon

SnapeFest Potions Class - (53:45)
Announcer: Gina & Rachael
The Professor: Droxy
- Brewing a dung bath bomb

Valentine’s Telegram #4 - (1:09:46)
Rhyming Troll: Rachael

Closing - (1:10:15)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Shannon
- Continue sending us those Snapefic recs
- Rachael is still really hung up on Home Fries Nazi by pir8tfancier
- Tune in to Spellcast for their upcoming Snape fic roundtable.
- Snapey Valentine’s Love to the Professor and ALL Snapefen

Top 10 Worst Valentine’s for the Professor - (1:15:05)
Voice: Chris

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The Japanese trailer for Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince was recently released giving us all a tiny bit more Snape over which to squee. Here is link to the best version we can find...



It's not much, but at this point, Snape fans will take what they can get. We also have some screencaps of the two "new" Snape scenes...





Expect some discussion on the Valentine's Day episode of Snapecast....