always
This belongs to Rachel Lau from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia:
This is my first tattoo, located on my left wrist - a simple script tattoo that says "always". It means a lot of things but it is first and foremost a Severus Snape tribute tattoo.
‘I have spied for you, and lied for you, put myself in mortal danger for you. Everything was supposed to be to keep Lily Potter’s son safe. Now you tell me you have been raising him like a pig for slaughter – ’
‘But this is touching, Severus,’ said Dumbledore seriously. ‘Have you grown to care for the boy after all?’
‘FOR HIM?’ shouted Snape. ‘Expecto patronum!’
From the tip of his wand burst the silver doe: she landed on the office floor, bounded once across the room and soared out of the window. Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears.
‘After all this time?’
‘Always,’ said Snape.
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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June 1st, 2012 - 09:38
I absolutely love this. So simple, but such a tribute to Snape. Beautiful.
June 1st, 2012 - 18:30
Does anyone know what font this is?!
June 3rd, 2012 - 08:41
Hi Michelle,
My tattoo’s done freehand, but it’s based on the font “Windsong”. Hope that helps.
June 4th, 2012 - 22:26
Thank you!
June 27th, 2012 - 00:00
Funny how one word can make you tear up!
July 11th, 2012 - 22:42
This is amazing. Severus had the most wonderful love for Lily. So dedicated. So passionate. Ugh. It gets me all teary eyed. Awesome tattoo.
July 26th, 2012 - 01:51
I love this so much, it’s so simple but so fantastic!