Always
Severus Snape, Severus Snape,
Died too young, but was still great.
Severus Snape, Severus Snape,
Who we either love or hate.
Your loyalty repeatedly questioned by many,
Unknown to them, yours outdid any.
The greasy hair and hooked nose you adorn,
Possibly the bravest man ever born.
Servant to Lord Voldemort,
The one the boy wizard did thwart.
Loyal to Albus Dumbledore,
The one you killed, which triggered the war.
We'd call you evil without further ado,
That was up until Deathly Hallows Part Two.
You lost the one you loved the most,
If only Lily could've become a ghost.
If only she'd given you two chances or three,
But you did the best you could, you see.
You helped her boy, in his greatest of needs,
Even though at times, your warnings he didn't heed.
Lily shows through his cheek and eyes,
James showing through his looks and lies.
They stole ingredients from your private store,
But they didn't turn to page three hundred and ninety-four.
In your last moments you had but one wish,
To see the eyes of the one he most missed.
As you looked at Harry, your heart started to ache,
You reached a slumber from which you would never wake.
You gave Harry the key to win,
"Look … at … me" the light dimmed.
The Half-Blood Prince was gone,
But his legend will forever go on.
You will never be forgotten,
Even though people thought you were rotten.
You were reincarnated, maybe somewhat 'hotter',
Into young Albus Severus Potter.
Severus Snape, Severus Snape
We all did cry as we bid you farewell
Shed a tear, as you fell
A great man we knew so well.
Always.