Severus as portrayed in the novels/movie is slightly dehumanized and hard to connect with (as is necessary for him to accomplish in role as a spy for Dumbledore, and for us to all be so shocked with how J.K. Rowling writes his fate). However, many forget that Severus Snape was not only a wizard with a foul mood, but a student. A teacher. A friend. A hero. This is an ode to him.