Would Snape have hated Harry if he was in Slytherin?

Yes, Snape would likely have still hated or heavily disliked Harry even if he were in Slytherin, though the nature of the dislike might have shifted, as his hatred stemmed more from Harry being James Potter's son (a constant physical reminder of his rival) and his perceived role in Lily's death, rather than just his house, but he might have also seen a potential Slytherin Harry as a twisted protégé or someone to mold, adding layers of complex, potentially darker, torment.

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How would Snape have treated Harry if he was in Slytherin?

Snape doesn't treat all Slytherins equally. Harry would have been screwed. And the rest of the Slytherins would have been terrified of getting on Snape's bad side by befriending Harry.

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Did Snape genuinely hate Harry?

He initially hates Harry for the sole reason of his physical resemblance to James. However, over the years, Snape came to see Harry's modesty, kindness, and inclination towards self-sacrifice. Something Snape sees a lot in Lily. This likely made Snape come to like and finally care for Harry.

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What would have happened if Harry was in Slytherin?

As a Slytherin, Harry would gain the favor of the Potions Master, who deeply values his own house. Harry's new position might soften Snape's hostility, especially since Harry would be surrounded by Slytherin allies, potentially making him feel less like James Potter's son and more like a Slytherin protégé.

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Why did Snape protect Harry if he hated him?

c) Snape has a love-hate relationship with Harry because he resembles both of his parents. On one hand, he wants to protect Harry because he is Lily's son and has her eyes. He feels guilty for failing to protect Lily, so protecting Harry is like his personal redemption.

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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 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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What is the stupidest house in Hogwarts?

Hufflepuff is often considered the worst house at Hogwarts because it hasn't contributed as much to magic as other houses, except for a few exceptions like Newt Scamander. Hufflepuffs are known for their hard work but it rarely leads to major magical discoveries.

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Could Harry be the heir of Slytherin?

No. The Peverells don't descend from Salazar Slytherin . A Peverell descendant married into the Gaunt family, and the Potters, but no descendant of Salazar ever married into the Potters.

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Why is Hermione not a Ravenclaw?

At the end before Harry goes to get the stone, Hermione says "Books, cleverness, there are far more important things like bravery". Something to that extent. She may have been very brainy, but she valued Gryfindor's attributes more than Ravenclaws.

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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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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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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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Who did Snape hate the most?

There is always an implicit ire directed at James the most, because as we see in SWM and as Snape's dialogue pretty much everywhere implies, he was the one who lead the bullying. Although he hates Sirius and Lupin quite a bit too.

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Did any Slytherins help Harry?

Harry Potter (creative franchise): Were there any Slytherin students defending Hogwarts? There WERE Slytherins on Harry's side in the Battle of Hogwarts - at least in the book.

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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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Who is the true heir of Gryffindor?

Harry is the heir of Gryffindor, although he had characteristics of both Slytherin (cleverness, resourcefulness, determination) and Gryffindor (bravery, honor, recklessness, chilvary). It is why Harry was able to claim the Sword of Gryffindor.

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Who was the nicest Slytherin?

Although he may be responsible for some of the franchise's worst things, Horace Slughorn has also proven to be one of Hogwarts' nicest Slytherins.

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Which founder left Hogwarts?

Salazar Slytherin

For many years, all was well among the four founders. Yet when shrewd Salazar Slytherin, 'from fen', suggested that only those from magical families deserved to come to Hogwarts, his three friends stood against him. Salazar Slytherin left the school.

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What is the least liked Harry Potter?

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  • HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBERS OF SECRETS. ...
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE. ...
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. ...

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What is the nerdiest Harry Potter house?

Those who belong to Ravenclaw house are thought to be the brainiest students at Hogwarts. Many assume that means all Ravenclaws are very academic and enjoy nothing more than spending their time in the library.

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What is the most forgotten Hogwarts house?

People say the Most Forgotten House is Hufflepuff, but people pay so much attention to it BECAUSE they think it's forgotten. In the end it's Ravenclaw. Slytherin are the main antagonists in HP (typically) to be forgotten.

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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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