In a 1999 interview and again in 2004, Rowling singled out Snape as one of her favourite characters to write. Rowling was less forthcoming about Snape than she was for other characters, because his true loyalties and motivations were not revealed until the final book.
Actor Alan Rickman, known for films including Harry Potter, Die Hard and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, has died at the age of 69, his family has said. The star had been suffering from cancer, a statement said.
In August 2015, Rickman suffered a minor stroke, which led to the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He revealed the fact that he had terminal cancer to only his closest confidants. On 14 January 2016, Rickman died in London at age 69.
Lily loved James, her "happiest" memory probably had something to do with him, so her patronus was a doe. And Snape was obsessed with Lily, so their patronuses were the same.
Snape had to kill Dumbledore. Firstly, because it was an act of mercy for Dumbledore, as he was already dying, first from the curse he received when he put on the Gaunt ring, and second when he drank the potion from the cave with the locket horcrux. That's what Dumbledore means when he says "Severus.
In August 2015, Rickman suffered a minor stroke, which led to the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He revealed the fact that he had terminal cancer to only his closest confidants. On 14 January 2016, Rickman died in London at age 69.
| Severus Snape |
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| Portrayed by | Alan Rickman (adult) Alec Hopkins (teenager) Benedict Clarke (child) |
| House | Slytherin |
| In-universe information |
| Full name | Severus Snape |
We see Snape's life as a young, neglected boy with (heavily implied) warring parents, his unrequited love for someone who married his school bully, and his stressful life as a double agent. This pattern is woven through each book – Snape is bad; Snape is good; Snape's a total git; Snape saved your life over and over.
Snape is evil: He's a Death Eater, he has a longstanding grudge against Harry's father, he's been nothing but nasty to the boy since his arrival, and he's generally an unpleasant fellow to be around. Oh, and by the way, he killed Dumbledore!
A disinclined Death Eater
Actions have consequences – Draco learnt that the hard way. Harry would later risk his own life to save Draco from the Fiendfyre. Narcissa Malfoy would then lie to Voldemort – an extremely dangerous person to lie to – and spare Harry to hear that her son is alive.Narcissa's love for Draco however, triumphed her fear of Voldemort. Harry revealed that Draco was still very much alive, and she lied to her master in order to get closer to him. Narcissa may have concealed the truth from Voldemort to save her son, but she inadvertently helped Harry to victory in doing so.
Snape is evil: He's a Death Eater, he has a longstanding grudge against Harry's father, he's been nothing but nasty to the boy since his arrival, and he's generally an unpleasant fellow to be around. Oh, and by the way, he killed Dumbledore!
When Voldemort asked her to check if Harry was dead and she realised he was, in fact, still breathing, Narcissa seized her opportunity. Harry revealed that Draco was still very much alive, and she lied to her master in order to get closer to him.
Rickman again appeared as Severus Snape in the final instalment in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). Throughout the series, his portrayal of Snape garnered widespread critical acclaim.
Snape is evil: He's a Death Eater, he has a longstanding grudge against Harry's father, he's been nothing but nasty to the boy since his arrival, and he's generally an unpleasant fellow to be around. Oh, and by the way, he killed Dumbledore!
When Draco hesitates, Snape appears and performs the Killing Curse on Dumbledore, only after Dumbledore pleads with Snape saying, "Severus . . . please”. Dumbledore dies on Hogwarts' grounds. Shortly after his death, Dumbledore's portrait magically appears in the Headmaster's office.
It was Snape who overheard the prophecy that would go on to define Lord Voldemort and Harry Potter's lives for years afterwards. The prophecy can be seen as the catalyst for everything; it led to the death of Lily, his great love, and Snape spent the entire course of Harry's (and his own) life trying to make amends.
Severus Snape's Patronus was also a doe, which symbolized his love for Lily. Snape uses his doe Patronus to show Dumbledore that he never fell out of love with Lily, his childhood best friend. Snape's doe Patronus reveals his one true motivation throughout Harry's life: to protect the child of the woman he loved.
One of the most famous revelations about Dumbledore after the books were published was that he was actually in love with Gellert Grindelwald. J.K. Rowling said: 'Dumbledore fell in love with Grindelwald, and that added to his horror when Grindelwald showed himself to be what he was…
Rickman in 2011 had also told HitFix that Rowling had given him 'one tiny, left of field piece of information' about Snape. When Rickman died in 2016, a fan asked Rowling what it was that she told him about Snape. She replied, “I told Alan what lies behind the word 'always.'”
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Historical accuracy
Some of the film's characters are fictional, including Kate Winslet's Sabine de Barra. The film is set in 1682, but André Le Nôtre began work at Versailles in 1661. Le Nôtre was nearly 70 in 1682, twice the age he appears to be as portrayed by Schoenaerts in the film.Born February 21, 1946, in West London, England, Alan Rickman showed an early penchant for the performing arts. He cut his teeth as an actor in 1978, when he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The prequel shows the American side of the wizarding world in the pre-war fascist days of the early 20th century.
Harry Potter Kept A Quarter Of The U.K.'s Top Actors Paid.
| RANK | 28 |
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| PERFORMER | Julie Walters |
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| ROLE (IF IN HARRY POTTER FILMS) | Molly Weasley |
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| GROSS (BILLIONS) | $8.8 |
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| POTTERLESS GROSS (BILLIONS) | $1.9 |
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Severus Snape is a fictional character in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.
| Severus Snape |
|---|
| Family | Tobias Snape (father) Eileen Snape née Prince (mother) |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 9 January 1960 |
| Died | 2 May 1998 |
The fact that Lily chose James Potter, Harry's father who had bullied Snape and to whom Harry bears a strong physical resemblance, only fuels Snape's hostility towards Harry.
| Severus Snape |
|---|
| Family | Tobias Snape (father) Eileen Snape née Prince (mother) |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 9 January 1960 |
| Died | 2 May 1998 |
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Announcing his death on Thursday, a family statement said: "The actor and director Alan Rickman has died from cancer at the age of 69.
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Severus Snape's Patronus was also a doe, which symbolized his love for Lily. Snape uses his doe Patronus to show Dumbledore that he never fell out of love with Lily, his childhood best friend. Snape's doe Patronus reveals his one true motivation throughout Harry's life: to protect the child of the woman he loved.
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