Snape is in a perfect position to cleave together the cleft worlds of wizardry. If he can convince Malfoy that not Dumbledore but Voldemort threatened the life of his son, he can make these old enemies into allies against voldemort.
By who? The Purebloods who see him as an ally aren’t afraid of him. But yes, in Hogwarts—see Eliezer’s response here. I don’t know how Snape compares to artifact-holder Moody (who seems more likely to scare Death Eaters). Severus outranks dueling champion Flitwick in power (according to the reference in that thread) but Moody would tell you not to trust duels as a measure of combat readiness.
Snape is in a perfect position to cleave together the cleft worlds of wizardry. If he can convince Malfoy that not Dumbledore but Voldemort threatened the life of his son, he can make these old enemies into allies against voldemort.
Snape is also the most Muggle-aware main character.
I’m rather curious about Snape’s magical power. Is he considered the “Bellatrix Black” of the Light?
By who? The Purebloods who see him as an ally aren’t afraid of him. But yes, in Hogwarts—see Eliezer’s response here. I don’t know how Snape compares to artifact-holder Moody (who seems more likely to scare Death Eaters). Severus outranks dueling champion Flitwick in power (according to the reference in that thread) but Moody would tell you not to trust duels as a measure of combat readiness.