Summary. As a character, Severus Snape was often misunderstood. Many believed he was a villain, and weren't convinced he was actually working for Dumbledore. Snape killed Dumbledore in an effort to protect Draco Malfo and spare him from the emotional trauma of murder.

Why did Snape stay loyal to Dumbledore?

Snape's Undying Loyalty

He joined Dumbledore to ensure Lily's protection, and after her death, her son Harry's. Albus Dumbledore's relationship with Severus Snape showcased an unusually strong trust and loyalty. While many characters questioned his intentions, Dumbledore consistently trusted Snape and defended him.

Why did Snape betray Voldemort?

Despite his attraction to the Dark Arts and Voldemort's ideology of wizard supremacy, Snape's love for Muggle-born Lily Evans, Harry's mother, eventually compelled him to defect from the Death Eaters. He then became a double agent for Albus Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix.

Was Dumbledore begging Snape to kill him?

Dumbledore's last words are, “Severus. Please,” before Snape executes a killing curse that sends the headmaster hurling off the tower. Only Snape and Dumbledore know that he was not begging for his life in this moment, but in fact discreetly urging Snape to kill him.

Why did Snape beg to Dumbledore?

However, knowing that he could not leave Lily's safety in the hands of someone who could turn back at his word on a mere whim and that Lily would probably defend her child to the last breath, Snape also approached Albus Dumbledore to ask him to save Lily.

Why Dumbledore Pleaded with Snape Before Death - Harry Potter Explained

What was the point of Snape killing Dumbledore?

Summary. As a character, Severus Snape was often misunderstood. Many believed he was a villain, and weren't convinced he was actually working for Dumbledore. Snape killed Dumbledore in an effort to protect Draco Malfo and spare him from the emotional trauma of murder.

Why did Snape join Voldemort after killing Dumbledore?

His negative experiences with his muggle father and neglectful witch mother contributed to his decision to join the Death Eaters. Snape's strained relationship with Lily, who chose James and allowed him and his clique to bully Snape, further pushed him towards the Death Eaters.

Did Voldemort really regret killing Snape?

Voldemort told Snape he had been a faithful servant, but that he had to regrettably kill him, as he mistakenly believed he was the master of the Elder Wand, as Snape had killed Albus Dumbledore, its former owner the year prior, during the Battle of the Astronomy Tower.

Why didn't Snape let Draco kill Dumbledore?

However, Draco was ordered by Voldemort to kill Dumbledore. Lestrange saw this as an opportunity to test Snape's loyalty and while making this vow to always watch over Draco, Lestrange forced Snape to agree to killing Dumbledore himself in case the youngster was unable to do so.

Did Snape cry after killing Dumbledore?

We all know that Snape was a good guy after all, and had good intentions, even though he despised Harry and James. He even was mad that Dumbledore said that Harry would have to die. He probably did cry after he killed Dumbledore.

Who betrayed the 7 Potters?

So, Snape was telling Voldemort that Harry was being transfered earlier. Making him the betrayer.

Why did Snape call Lily a mudblood?

In the heat of the moment, Snape lost control and called Lily the forbidden word. He called her a mud-blood by accident because he was frustrated that lily did not like his closest friends. He did not mean it.

Is Harry Snape's son?

The movies follow the books closely enough that they aren't really separate universes, except for the fourth movie. There isn't any truly compelling evidence that Snape is Harry's father, because all the points you raise are explained. Snape hated Harry because Harry reminded him of the man who "stole" Lily.

Why did Dumbledore not save Lily?

He hid them using the only thing that would work against Voldemort. He used Fidelius charm and after that even secret keeper was to be protected using that as Sirius said in PoA. The plan failed because wormtail who was their secret keeper betrayed them.

Why is Snape the half-blood prince?

His father was a muggle.

His father was neglectful and sometimes abusive, which may have contributed to Snape's disdain for Muggles. At some point during his school years, he decided to reject his father's name entirely, giving himself the moniker "The Half-Blood Prince" with his mother's maiden name instead.

Who was Dumbledore's most trusted friend?

Despite the opinions of most others, Albus Dumbledore trusted Snape for reasons that were kept between them both until their deaths. Upon his death, it was revealed that his deep, strong love for Lily Evans caused him to redeem himself, joining Dumbledore's cause at the prospect of her protection from Lord Voldemort.

Who did Malfoy almost kill?

He attempted to kill Dumbledore, but Dumbledore tried to convince Draco not to perform the task. Draco said that he had no choice. Otherwise, Lord Voldemort would murder him and his family. Dumbledore told Draco that he shouldn't do this, and that Draco was not a killer.

How did Snape cure Draco?

It's implied that Septum Sempra is Snape's own creation, that he used a specific counter-curse to heal Draco, and that the spell isn't designed to be instantly fatal, but to inflict a gruesome, but relatively slow death if left untreated. It's likely Snape is the only person who knows said counter-curse.

Did McGonagall know Snape was good?

To defend her students, McGonagall casts a series of spells Snape's way, but he manages to evade all of them before flying away. But what McGonagall doesn't know is that Snape is actually a double agent working for Dumbledore, so he has no intention of harming her.

Did Voldemort know Snape was a traitor?

Voldemort Never Figured Out Snape Was A Spy

However, there were a select few that had his trust, and whom he treated with respect. This included Bellatrix Lestrange and Severus Snape. No matter what Snape did as a spy, Voldemort never figured out he was not on the Dark Lord's side.

Did Snape sacrifice his life for Harry?

Having loved Lily all his life, Snape agreed to make amends for her death by acting as a double agent to keep Harry safe. He risked his life every day, as the slightest notion that he was betraying Voldemort would have had horrific consequences.

Did Severus love Harry?

In the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie, Snape showed how much he loved Harry, providing him with his memories and showing that he saw Lily in him, his last words echoing this: "You have your mother's eyes."

Is Malfoy a Death Eater?

Draco Malfoy is the pure-blooded son of Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy. He was a notorious bully to Harry Potter and his friends throughout the series. Draco becomes a Death Eater in his sixth year at Hogwarts and is assigned to kill Dumbledore. However, he fails and Dumbledore is ultimately killed by Snape.

How did Snape actually help Harry?

Of all the things Snape does that help Harry the most, providing the memories to Harry as he was dying was definitely the most helpful. This is another example of Snape doing something because he felt he owed it to Dumbledore, so it definitely wasn't out of emotion or suddenly liking Harry.

Is Draco Malfoy evil?

By Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, it's a stretch to call Draco a villain anymore. We just watched — or read — him struggle to reconcile his choices and morals in The Half-Blood Prince. He can no longer justify his actions, and is far more aware of the evil he was born and raised into.