Search results
Severus Snape is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels by J. K. Rowling. In the first five novels, he is the professor of Potions at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry .
The only child of Muggle Tobias Snape and pure-blood witch Eileen Snape (née Prince), Severus was raised in the Muggle dwelling of Spinner's End, which was in close proximity to the home of the Evans family, though in a poorer area. He met Lily and Petunia Evans when he was nine.
- 3 min
Sep 1, 2023 · Adam Driver is not confirmed to be playing Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter HBO TV series, nor have there been any credible rumors or leaks to suggest that he’ll be playing the potions...
Jul 24, 2020 · From lifelong vendettas to his long-lost love and his true allegiance, here's the entire, fascinating backstory of Severus Snape, explained in full. Spoilers for the Harry Potter film & books...
- Nina Starner
Severus Snape was Head of Slytherin House, Potions Master and Harry’s least favourite teacher. From the first moment of meeting, these two never met eye to eye, with Snape often being condescending and cruel to anyone that wasn't his own Slytherin students.
Jul 22, 2024 · Severus Snape's nickname, the Half-Blood Prince, was a clever description of his half-blood lineage. Snape chose the name as a tribute to his mother and to distance himself from his muggle father, drawing an interesting parallel between this character and Lord Voldemort.
Sep 28, 2023 · Severus Snape was a far from perfect character in the Harry Potter series, but his complete story was truly remarkable. Not unlike Harry, he had started out as an unhappy boy with a neglectful family but grew up to be a savior of the wizarding world.
