The acclaimed author explained that Harry paid tribute to Snape because of “forgiveness and gratitude.” Though Snape bullied Harry, he also saved him. “Harry hoped in his heart that he too would be forgiven.
Severus Snape was Harry's most hated teacher and went to school with his parents. He's surrounded by mystery over whether he's on the side of the Order of the Phoenix or Lord Voldemort. JK Rowling tweeted: Snape died for Harry out of love for Lily. Harry paid him tribute in forgiveness and gratitude.
A Professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Snape is hostile to Harry due to his resemblance to his father James Potter, who bullied Snape during their time together at Hogwarts. As the series progresses, Snape's character becomes more layered and enigmatic.
The acclaimed author explained that Harry paid tribute to Snape because of "forgiveness and gratitude." Though Snape bullied Harry, he also saved him.
In Deathly Hallows, when Harry approached the Pensieve, he was grief-stricken and broken by battle. He practically fell into Snape's memories, and discovered a little thin-faced boy who once knew a girl called Lily Harry's mother and Snape were childhood friends.
Protecting him against Quirrell
During the Quidditch match, Harry believes that Snape is trying to hex him, but in reality, Snape is trying to counteract the hex placed on Harry by Quirrell. It's clear that Snape has been secretly working behind the scenes to help Harry since the very beginning.
Who would have guessed that Snape could love anyone, let alone Harry Potter's mother. He didn't protect Harry because it was the right thing to do; he didn't risk his life by being a spy for Dumbledore because he enjoyed living on the edge; he couldn't even stand Harry, yet Snape died protecting Harry's life.
Now, as firmly established, Snape was not the greatest fan of Harry, but that didn't mean that he ever stopped loving Lily. Dumbledore was surprised that Snape seemed to care for the boy. With a swish of his wand, Snape conjured up a Patronus – Lily's Patronus, a doe. 'Always,' he said.
the 13th and final instance. at least by my count of Severus Snape helping save Harry. is when he shares his memories with him before dying near the end of the Deathly Hallows. these memories not only absolve Snape of his guilt in the death of Dumbledore.
He doesn't trust Snape as Dumbledore does, but he believes that he can detect any disloyalty. Moreover, Voldemort regards Snape as highly intelligent and therefore ' as a true Slytherin ' a person whose top priority is to take care of himself. To his twisted mind, selfless equals stupid.
Snape was torn. He 'loved' Harry in a way due to Lilly but every time he saw him he was reminded of his feelings for Lilly and Lilly's feelings for James. He also seemed to find Harry reminded him of his father whom was someone Snape hated. Hence he probably did not like Harry either.
Dumbledore used Snape's guilt over his part on Lily's death to manipulate him, but with the full knowledge what type of jerk Snape was. Snape was, at one level, a tool for his main goal and, therefore, he had to put up with the way he treated students.
12. Snape's Last Words. In the [Deathly Hallows] book, Snape's dying words to Harry were "Look at me". Right then we did not realize the significance of his words but in the very next chapter when Harry goes through Snape's memories in the Pensieve, he comes to know how much Snape loved Lily.
Draco Malfoy's mother Narcissa was cold, cunning and devoted to the Dark Lord. But she was also a mother, which meant she was willing to risk everything to make sure her son was safe. When Harry survived Voldemort's Killing Curse for the second time, Narcissa pretended he was dead so she could get to Draco.
They were close friends, she saw in him someone special that she could care about. But she couldn't be with him. So, it seems like it was very unlikely that Lily ever found out Snape loved her.
When Snape used his Patronus to lead Harry to the Sword of Gryffindor. But of course, it was not just Harry whose Patronus saved the day.
Voldemort intentionally made six Horcruxes, but when he used Avada Kedavra on Harry, he unintentionally created a seventh Horcrux. Instead of dying, Lily's love for Harry created a counter 'curse' known as Sacrificial Protection and saved Harry.
Peter Pettigrew betrayed the Potters and pinned the crime on Sirius Black, but the Harry Potter movies never explained his motivation or methods.
Dumbledore reveals how thoroughly he loves Harry. Harry is brave, and Dumbledore is proud as any father would be. More than that, Dumbledore succumbs to a parent's weakness; he cares more about Harry's happiness and wellbeing than the wizarding world he is trying to protect.
His feelings for Lily seemed to be the motivation behind many of his decisions and it often seemed as though their friendship was the thing that he held most dear. If it wasn't for Snape's love for Lily, it could be suggested that the story of Harry Potter would have looked completely different.
In order to preserve his position as a trusted Death Eater, Severus Snape was forced to tell Voldemort the true date at which the Order planned to move Harry.
Although Snape may not have projected his memory of James onto Harry, he still would have been predisposed to dislike him by virtue of him being James Potter's son. Harry being in Slytherin would not have changed this fact.
Albus Dumbledore
He sacrificed himself for the greater good so that Voldemort would never doubt Snape's allegiance and would ultimately be led to his demise.