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Snape was born to Eileen Prince, a witch, and Tobias Snape, a Muggle, making him a half-blood (hence the name, "Half-Blood Prince"). This is rare for a Death Eater, as remarked in the last book, though Voldemort himself also had a Muggle father.
Severus Snape was born 9 January 1960 to Tobias Snape, an abusive Muggle, and Eileen Prince, a neglectful pure-blood witch. He began to identify with his mother's family and created a secret nickname from his mother's maiden name, calling himself the "Half-Blood Prince".
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Jul 25, 2024 · At the Quidditch match against Slytherin, Snape appears to be jinxing Harry's broom until Hermione distracts Snape by setting his robes on fire. Hagrid later defends Snape, and surprisingly admits to the Trio that the three-headed dog is his pet and is actually quite tame.
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Jun 2, 2017 · Snape was in love with a half-blood. So why in the world would he become a death eater, and join a cult which desired to rule over, and indeed often kill, half-bloods and muggles? Was this ever explained? I have not read the books. Yes, it is explained. Addressed here.
Professor Severus Snape (9 January, 1960 – 2 May, 1998) was a half-blood wizard who was the son of the witch Eileen Snape (née Prince) and Muggle Tobias Snape. During his lifetime, Severus Snape was Potions Master (1981-1996), Defense Against the Dark Arts professor (1996-1997), and Headmaster (1997-1998) of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and ...
Jul 24, 2020 · Born to Muggle Tobias Snape and witch Ellen Prince, young Severus Snape has a difficult childhood due to a strained and often angry relationship between his parents, which Harry personally...
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Professor Severus Snape (January 9, 1960 – May 2, 1998) was a half-blood wizard who was the son of the witch Eileen Snape (née Prince) and Muggle Tobias Snape.
