The Snape family has been prominent in the wizarding world since the early middle ages. The family itself is three generations younger than the Malfoys (as far as historians can tell). In their blood run bloodlines of seven prominent witches and wizards, among which reside decedents of Rowena Ravenclaw , the Hogwarts founder. At the school, most Snapes have been sorted into Salazar's house, as well as Rowena's and a few have even resided in Gryffindor.The family has long prided itself of it’s strong, cunning nature, self-sufficient and independent attitudes as well as it’s strong sense of duty and loyalty to their loved ones. The Snapes have made many leaps in several fields of magic and magic theory. Their greatest contributions however lie in the field of potions, with each generation usually producing several new concoctions or uses for known substances.
The Snape Family crest has become a well known symbol in the magical community, residing not only on their many possessions but also on the prestigious Merlin’s Cauldron (Annual award for excellence in potions, instituted by Julianus Brutus Snape, 1723), thought by most to be the highest honor for a Potions Master. Snapes have achieved this honor countless times due to individual achievements.
On a Royal blue background cross a dagger and wand, symbolizing the family’s fighting spirit and magical abilities. The blood dripping from the dagger shows the sacrifices, wounds, and deaths they have endured, while the sparks issuing from the wand denote the power of the bloodline and it’s motley of talents. Before them, a black serpent winds around a white lily, entwining the other three aspects of the shield.
The snake not only notes the familiy's long standing relationship with (ant attendance in) Slytherin. but also emphasizes the darkness that seems to forever surround the family (as well as the families ability to strike back at unthinkable evils and overcome them). The lily at the center of the crest symbolizes the core of the family, both of which grow and flourish between conflict and power, wizards and muggles, eternally surrounded by darkness. The Family gem, emerald, can be located above each of their crests, as well as in the eye of the serpent. Snape

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