Why does Snape say no one can know?

Snape says "no one can know" because his true allegiance and love for Lily Potter were his most vulnerable secrets, essential to his double-agent role for Dumbledore; revealing them would expose his weaknesses to Voldemort, endanger the entire plan to defeat the Dark Lord, and destroy the only good part of himself that he cherished, which was driven by love for Lily, not fame or recognition. He needed to maintain his convincing façade as a Death Eater, and the fewer people who knew the truth, the safer everyone was.

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What is the significance of Page 394 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 Snape want no one to know?

Severus Snape never wanted anyone to know about his good side because for him, his actions of redemption were something deeply personal, driven by his love for Lily Potter and his guilt for contributing to his loss.

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What was Snape's biggest secret?

The memories also show that as a Death Eater, Snape had revealed to Voldemort a prophecy made by Sybill Trelawney, causing Voldemort to attempt to prevent it by killing Harry and his parents.

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How did Snape know where the sword was?

In the book, Hermione keeps the portrait of Phinneus Nigelus in her beaded bag. The portrait overhears them say where they are and alerts Dumbledores portrait, who in turn instructs Snape to go to them and hide the sword. Lindsey Tatum Phineas was a headmaster and had a portrait in the headmaster office.

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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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Why did Snape put the sword in a frozen lake?

It also needed to be recovered "under conditions of need and valour". To fulfil these conditions, Snape deposited the real sword in a frozen lake in the Forest of Dean and used his corporeal Doe Patronus to guide Harry to the sword.

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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 is the LGBTQ character in Harry Potter?

The main LGBTQ+ character confirmed by J.K. Rowling is Albus Dumbledore, revealed to be gay and to have had a passionate, intense love relationship with the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in their youth, though this isn't explicitly detailed in the books but rather in later interviews and supplementary materials. While not canon, some fans also interpret other characters like Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, or even Harry Potter as queer, but Dumbledore and Grindelwald are the key confirmed figures. 

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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 didn't Voldemort just disarm Snape instead of killing him?

He viewed Snape as loyal so rather than kill him by his own hand, he gave Nagini the kill. Voldemort believed that Snape had to be killed to make the elder wand work, since Snape killed Dumbledore.

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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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Who is the real villain in Harry Potter?

Lord Voldemort (/ˈvoʊldəmɔːr/ VOHL-də-mor, /-mɔːrt/ -⁠mort in the films) is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the Harry Potter series of novels by J. K. Rowling.

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Is Harry Potter LGBT friendly?

While the Harry Potter books themselves feature themes of fighting prejudice and acceptance, the question of whether the franchise supports LGBTQ+ issues is complex, largely due to author J.K. Rowling's public statements and activism, which have been criticized as transphobic by LGBTQ+ advocates and even some Harry Potter stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, leading to a split between the books' themes and the author's personal views. 

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What are the rarest patronuses in Harry Potter?

There are many patronuses you can get, from normal animals to mythical beasts. Some are more common, such as cats, dogs, and horses. Others, especially mythical beasts, are much rarer. However, the rarest patronus is the albatross, which is said to bring good luck to the caster.

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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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Who is Dumbledore's wife?

Kendra Dumbledore

Kendra was the wife of Percival and mother to Albus, Aberforth and Ariana. Her life was forever changed by the attack on her young daughter which left Ariana unable to control her magic.

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Why do some Christians not like Harry Potter?

Much of the condemnation of Harry Potter comes from a small number of evangelical Christians who hold that the series's depiction of witchcraft is dangerous to children.

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Is Daniel Radcliffe an LGBT ally?

Daniel Radcliffe has been nominated for his consistent and vocal support for the LGBTQ+ community, with a particular focus on transgender rights.

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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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Is Harry a descendant of Godric Gryffindor?

Godric Gryffindor is the only founder who is not mentioned to have any descendants, although for a time it was speculated that Harry Potter himself was a descendant of Gryffindor either through James Potter possibly because James hailed from Godric's hometown, or possibly through a line of Muggles descended from a ...

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Why did Bellatrix freak out when she saw the sword?

Bellatrix Lestrange was terrified to see the Sword of Gryffindor in the Malfoy Manor in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" because she feared it could be used to destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes, thereby endangering his life and power.

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How did Neville get the sword if Griphook had it?

Griphook died and Harry had the wand then he gave it to Neville to use because Nagini was a horcrux. It was Nevilles job to kill him. The sorting hat can summon the sword of Gryffindor from where ever it is and present it to a true Gryffindor, such as Harry or Neville.

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