Was Snape trying to protect Harry?

The truth came out when Professor Quirrell admitted to Harry that he'd jinxed the broom and claimed he'd have gotten away with it too if it hadn't been for those meddling counter-curses. In other words, Snape tried to save Harry's life, and the only thanks he got was being set on fire.
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Why did Snape protected Harry?

Snape knows that Harry can DESTROY Voldemort one day. That is why Snape protects him. Also, Lily was not killed for saving her own life, but SACRIFICING for her son. It means that she wanted to protect her son and Snape for her sake, protects her son.
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What was Snape doing for Harry?

As far as readers and viewers know, Snape was the only Death Eater to cast a Patronus spell throughout the series. Snape anonymously sent a silver doe into the Forest of Dean to help Harry with his mission in the final book/movie.
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How does Snape protect Harry?

5. It's Snape who, dueling with Lochart, teaches Harry the Defence spell 'expelliarmus', which Harry adopts as his signature and even uses to kill Voldemort. 6. Snape kills the voip that apparently threatens Harry after Lochart failed and Harry, who doesn't know he is a parsletongue, is confused and frightened.
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Did Harry forgive Snape?

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.
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All The Times Severus Snape Protected Harry Potter



Is Snape a good guy?

Snape is evil: He's a Death Eater, he has a longstanding grudge against Harry's father, he's been nothing but nasty to the boy since his arrival, and he's generally an unpleasant fellow to be around.
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Did Voldemort know Snape was a spy?

Voldemort in turn knew the first half of the prophecy from Snape. He knew from his own knowledge of the wizarding world and his spies (presumably) that the prophecy could refer to either the Potters or the Longbottoms, and he knew from Snape that Dumbledore knew this too (if not more).
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Did Voldemort know Snape was half blood?

Pretty sure Voldemort would have known all the names of the pure blood families and the name "Snape" isn't among them, 'cause Snape got it from his muggle father.. Even if he did, I think that Voldemort turned a blind eye to half-blood Death Eaters, considering that he was a half-blood himself.
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Why does Snape have a cut on his leg?

In the first movie the the scene of the troll you can see that snape has a bleeding leg, why? Snape was bitten by Fluffy the three headed dog. When Troll was released, he went to make sure that no one was after the stone as everyone was distracted by the troll.
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Why are snapes and Lily's Patronus the same?

What is this? Snape was most likely aware that Lily's Patronus was in fact a doe. Snape loved Lily Potter with all his heart for all his life. These deep, unchanging, and all-consuming feelings caused Severus Snape's Patronus to take on the exact same form as Lily Potter's Patronus.
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Why was Snape jinxing Harry's broom?

The truth came out when Professor Quirrell admitted to Harry that he'd jinxed the broom and claimed he'd have gotten away with it too if it hadn't been for those meddling counter-curses. In other words, Snape tried to save Harry's life, and the only thanks he got was being set on fire. Harsh.
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Does Snape alert the order?

After Harry's and Dumbledore's Army's escape and flight to the ministry it was Snape that alerted the Order about what had happened.
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How did Snape feel about Harry?

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.
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Was Snape loyal?

Severus Snape was loyal to Lily Potter, and the loyalty he gave to Albus Dumbledore was far from being deserved.
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Why did Snape join Voldemort again?

Having an abusive, muggle father would also have shaped Snape's opinion of muggles from an early age. This was an area that Snape would actually empathize with Voldemort, who also had negative experiences with muggles, thus rallying Snape to his cause.
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Who did Voldemort trust the most?

Voldemort admired intelligence, and Snape was one of the best-read wizards around. He advised Voldemort on many matters and became one of his most trusted allies. Snape was also extremely loyal to Voldemort-- up until Lily Evan's life was at risk.
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What was Snape's secret?

Near the end of the saga, it's revealed that Snape has been in love with Harry's (now deceased) mother Lily since childhood, and has been working as a double agent against Voldemort throughout the entire series. When Dumbledore asks him whether he's still in love with her "after all this time?" Snape replies, "Always."
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Was Snape loyal to Voldemort?

Snape was likely loyal enough to earn a reward, and he was the one to tell him of the prophecy so he'd know of the danger and be able to kill the boy, so it wouldn't matter if he was the Dark Lord's favorite.
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Why is Severus the Half-Blood Prince?

Snape was born to Eileen Prince, a witch, and Tobias Snape, a Muggle, making him a half-blood (hence the name, "Half-Blood Prince"). This is rare for a Death Eater, as remarked in the last book, though Voldemort himself also had a Muggle father.
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Who is the most loved Harry Potter character?

Dumbledore is the favorite in 18 states, including Illinois making him the most popular character in the nation. J.K. Rowling herself chose Alan Rickman to play Professor Snape. She gave him exclusive details of Snape's background that weren't known until the last book so that he could properly play the character.
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What did Snape say to Harry when he died?

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.
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What does Snape smell like?

And what does Snape smell like, we hear you cry? 'Bitterness and old shoes', apparently.
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