Complex and mysterious Potions Master. Cold exterior hiding a tragic past and ultimate loyalty.
Severus Snape, born to a witch mother and Muggle father in 1960, grew up in an abusive household. At Hogwarts, he was sorted into Slytherin and developed an expertise in the Dark Arts and Potions. His friendship with Lily Evans turned to unrequited love, and her death while protecting Harry devastated him. This love drove him to become a double agent, protecting Harry while maintaining his cover as a Death Eater. Snape's true loyalty remained hidden until his death, revealing him as one of the bravest characters in the series.
Slytherin
Severus Snape is a member of Slytherin, a house known for its distinctive qualities and values.
"Always."
"Turn to page 394."
"You have your mother's eyes."
"I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death."
Creating his own spells as a student, including Sectumsempra
Hearing the prophecy about Harry and Voldemort
Begging Dumbledore to protect Lily Potter
Becoming a double agent after Lily's death
Protecting Harry while maintaining his cover
Making the Unbreakable Vow with Narcissa Malfoy
Killing Dumbledore as planned between them
Giving Harry his memories before dying
Being revealed as the owner of the doe Patronus
Lily Potter
Childhood friend and unrequited love; her death defined his life
James Potter
School rival who married Lily; Snape never forgave him
Harry Potter
Protected him out of love for Lily, despite Harry's resemblance to James
Albus Dumbledore
The only one who knew his true loyalty
Lord Voldemort
Former master he betrayed to protect Lily and Harry
Potions Master - One of the greatest potion makers
Occlumency - Master of mind protection, fooled Voldemort for years
Legilimency - Could read minds and detect lies
Dark Arts - Expert knowledge without succumbing to darkness
Spell Creation - Invented multiple spells including Sectumsempra
Nonverbal Magic - Could cast spells without speaking
Flying Without Broom - One of the few who mastered this technique
Snape's Patronus was a doe, same as Lily Potter's
He was called 'the Half-Blood Prince' (half-blood, Prince from his mother)
Snape wrote his own copy of Advanced Potion-Making with improvements
He was the youngest person to become Potions Master at Hogwarts
Snape always wanted to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts
He was briefly Headmaster of Hogwarts
Harry named his son Albus Severus Potter after him
