What if Lily chose Snape?

If Lily chose Snape, the entire Harry Potter story changes dramatically: Harry Potter wouldn't exist, Voldemort's rise might have been different, Snape would likely have had to abandon the Dark Arts to keep her, and they might have raised a child together, possibly creating a different 'Chosen One' or facing Voldemort as a united front, though their relationship's survival hinges on Snape's drastic change from his canon path.

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Was Lily supposed to be with Snape?

She was always friends with him, but when they started at Hogwarts she met James and paid less attention to Snape (she was never romantically interested). James treated Snape poorly, so Snape hated him, but he never stopped loving Lily.

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Would Snape have liked Harry if he looked like Lily?

The truth is, he probably would have been less directly hateful and combative to a Lily look-alike, probably more sullen and resentful. I think he would have tried to ignore her, and probably wouldn't even ever look directly at her. I doubt, like many fanfics think, he would have been friendly.

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Why was Snape so mean to Harry if he loved Lily?

Because Harry was James' son. Snape was jealous that James got Lilly. If Snape had won her over, Harry would be the son of Severus and Lilly instead. Snape was bad at covering up his long held bitterness.

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Why did Snape become a Death Eater if he loved Lily?

He became a Death Eater because he harbored a strong hatred for Muggles, and this hatred stemmed from his abusive Muggle father. Adding to this, his only friends in school were also children of Death Eaters, so it's not difficult to see how he eventually became one himself.

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What If Lily Chose Snape Over James?

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Did Lily forgive Snape for calling her a mudblood?

When Lily Evans, Harry's mother, wanted to help him and force James to leave him alone, Snape, under the influence of embarrassment and insult, told her that he did not need help from people with muddy blood like her, and this was the reason for the end of their friendship because Lily did not She never forgave him ...

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What happens to Delphini at the end?

Delphini was likely imprisoned in Azkaban for the murder of Craig Bowker Junior, as well as for the misuse of an unauthorised Time-Turner in a failed attempt to bring back her father and his evil reign.

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Who was the saddest death in Harry Potter?

There's no single "saddest" death, as fans cite different characters, but Dobby, Sirius Black, Fred Weasley, Remus Lupin, and Snape are consistently named among the most heartbreaking due to their profound loyalty, tragic lives, or sudden, impactful losses, with Dobby's selfless sacrifice often topping lists for his pure heart and newfound freedom, and Fred's death devastating his twin George and family, notes Quora and Facebook users https://www.facebook.com/groups/309399756202202/posts/2389613828180774, and Reddit.
 

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Who was Snape's true love?

Despite Snape killing Dumbledore, it is learned that they had a special agreement for him to do so. When he died, it was revealed that his deep strong love for Lily Evans caused him to redeem himself, joining Dumbledore's cause for her protection (and, after her death, that of her son) from Lord Voldemort.

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Why did Snape cry when Lily died?

Snape's tears, containing his memories, become the means for Harry to understand the professor's sacrifice, his love for Lily, and the necessity of facing Voldemort with the truth. While giving his tears was an impulsive act, it also symbolized his loyalty and dedication to Lily Potter's memory and Dumbledore's plan.

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Why did Tonks cry when Harry mentioned Sirius?

Harry misinterprets Tonks's behavior to be about Sirius because that's how he was feeling. But Tonks was depressed because she'd been rejected by Lupin.

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How did JK Rowling think of Snape?

Jk Rowling said Snape is neither good nor bad he is a grey character. Snape fooled Moldywart by using the truth. He could always recognise lies, so when Snape explained his actions, he told the truth. He hated Harry, because he despised his father.

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Did Harry name his son after Snape?

He was born two years after his older brother James Sirius and two years before his younger sister Lily Luna. Albus was named in memory of Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape, two former headmasters of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and both great wizards that his father knew.

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Why did Lily choose James over Snape?

During their seventh year, James matured somewhat, proving himself to be responsible and brave. However, it is implied that he still had the desire to bully Snape, but was willing to stop actually doing it for Lily's sake. This led to her agreeing to go out with him; gaining genuine affection for him in the process.

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Who was Dumbledore's true love?

In 2007, Rowling was asked whether Dumbledore ever found true love. She replied that she always thought of Dumbledore as being homosexual, and that he had fallen in love with the corrupt wizard Gellert Grindelwald; Rowling did not explicitly state whether Grindelwald returned his affections.

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What does 394 mean in Harry Potter?

Page 394 in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban refers to Professor Snape telling the class to turn to that page in their Defense Against the Dark Arts (DADA) textbook, which is about werewolves, a deliberate hint that the substitute teacher, Professor Lupin, is one himself, a secret Snape was trying to expose. While the specific text varies slightly by edition, it introduces the topic of werewolves as nocturnal beasts, contrasting with the Red Caps and Hinky-Punks they were learning about, to reveal Lupin's true nature. 

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Why did Dumbledore trust Snape more than McGonagall?

Dumbledore never totally trusted anyone, but he trusted Snape's commitment more than he trusted anyone. Snape was the linchpin in his plans. And he even chose Snape to be the last person he's with when he dies. And Dumbledore had made mistakes earlier in his life that caused the death of someone he loved.

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How old was Lily when she died?

But yeah, in the books James and Lily were 21 when they died. Sirius, Remus, Peter and Snape were all 30-31 at the start of the series.

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What did Dumbledore mean by "Remember My Last Petunia"?

remember my last, petunia. " Dumbledore is referring to his last letter, which means, of course, the letter he left upon the Dursleys' doorstep when Harry was one year old.

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Who died in the 7 Potters?

In both the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book and film, Hedwig dies during the Battle of the Seven Potters. In the book, Hedwig is hit by a random Avada Kedavra and instantly dies. In the movie, Hedwig is killed because she was trying to protect Harry.

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Who is the most disliked person in Harry Potter?

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  • 1) Peter Pettigrew. warner bros.

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How did Lord Voldemort get Nagini?

Voldemort found Nagini in Albania after his initial defeat, likely while he was a weak spirit possessing snakes; she was a unique, powerful snake, possibly a Maledictus (a witch with a blood curse turning her into a beast), making her an ideal companion, and he eventually made her his final Horcrux by murdering Bertha Jorkins with her present. Their connection deepened as he used her venom to sustain himself and later made her a container for his soul, ensuring their bond was profound and twisted. 

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Who is the true heir of Slytherin?

In 1943, Tom Riddle, the "Heir of Slytherin", opened the Chamber of Secrets to conduct a purge on Muggle-born students. This resulted in the death of Myrtle Warren, who eventually returned as a ghost. Riddle opened the Chamber again in 1993 through the use of one of his seven Horcruxes, his diary.

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Why didn't Harry see the Thestrals after his parents died?

He didn't need to process what happened, the sight of death processes itself subconsciously. Just seeing death alone isn't enough to see thestrals. You also have to process the death. That's why Harry didn't see them until the beginning of order of the Phoenix.

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