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.

Was Snape truly loyal to Dumbledore?

Snape's love for Lily Evans/Potter and his desire to protect Harry showcase the depth of his character and his loyalty to Dumbledore despite their occasional disagreements.

Why does Dumbledore trust Snape so much?

His loyalty was constant and unwavering. Some would explain Dumbledore's trust of Snape and Snape's seeming loyalty to him with an Unbreakable Vow between the two.

Why didn't Snape betray Dumbledore?

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 Voldemort?

Snape's obsession with the Dark Arts and lack of emotional support eventually led to him joining Voldemort's ranks. Voldemort ultimately killed Lily, and Snape appeared to stay loyal to his cause. However, this event led to him working as a spy for Dumbledore.

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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.

Who was Snape actually loyal to?

However, near the climax of the book, Snape leaves Harry his dying thoughts (to be viewed in the Pensieve) and ultimately reveals to Harry that he had been loyal to Albus Dumbledore throughout the series.

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.

Was Snape killing Dumbledore planned?

It was revealed that Dumbledore and Snape planned the death together for a greater purpose, but fans believed that it was more personal than it appeared. Their arguments brought Snape's history and decision to become a death eater to the forefront, and highlighted incidents that hinted towards his treachery.

Did Voldemort Realise Snape betrayed him?

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 know Harry was under the invisibility cloak?

Dumbledore was doing James a favour by helping him pass down the Invisibility Cloak to his son Harry. Snape definitely knew because in book 4 when Harry sees crouch in Snapes office, he's in his invisibility cloak. As soon as snape sees the golden egg and the map he says 'potters here' to mad eye. Potters here.

Who did Dumbledore trust most?

Dumbledore trust Snape implicitly because of empathy. He sees himself in Snape. Dumbledore know that love is the most important part of magic, and Severus loved Lily so much he could do anything in return.

Did Dumbledore know that Snape was a Death Eater?

The final book, Deathly Hallows, explains this. Snape HAD BEEN a Death Eater. He later renounced his connections with that group, but no one besides Dumbledore knew for sure whether he had truly switched sides, or was just faking it. Dumbledore, alone, knew the truth.

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.

Did McGonagall know about Snape and Dumbledore?

McGonagall later learned that Snape was secretly Harry's protector and had killed Dumbledore at Dumbledore's request. McGonagall then made a controversial decision to add Snape's portrait in the Headmaster's Office as a testament to his bravery.

Who is Draco Malfoy's boyfriend?

Why did Dumbledore let Draco disarm him?

Ultimately, it's a good thing that Dumbledore's plans didn't work out because if Draco hadn't disarmed the headmaster, Harry wouldn't have gained the Elder Wand's power when he later disarmed Draco. This was proof that, unlike Dumbledore, Harry was destined to reunite the Hallows and become Master of Death all along.

Why did Snape protect Draco?

He promised to protect Draco Malfoy from harm and guide him whilst he attempted to perform the task the Dark Lord had asked him to do: to kill Albus Dumbledore. Snape was actually a double agent working for Dumbledore, who requested Snape to kill him anyway to spare him of a painful and humiliating death.

Why did Voldemort choose Draco?

Voldemort intended Draco to die in the attempt to kill Dumbledore so that Lucius would be punished for his failure to retrieve the prophecy from the Ministry of Magic.

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.

Is Bill Weasley a werewolf?

Although he wasn't turned into a werewolf, he did develop some wolfish tendencies such as a liking for very rare steaks. He married Fleur on 1 August 1997, although their wedding was disrupted by the arrival of Death Eaters following the fall of the Ministry of Magic.

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 didn't Lily choose Snape?

Lily Only Ever Saw Snape As A Friend

The fact Snape and Lily were only friends, and she only saw it as such, reveals a lot about his refusal to respect her boundaries. It seems his love was an ongoing obsession with her that lasted long after her death.

Why did Lily stop talking to Snape?

One day, Lily tried to help Snape while he was being bullied by James Potter. In response, he called her a 'Mudblood' and they stopped being friends.

Did Lily know Snape loved her?

Snape wasn't unrequitted, but he merely loved Lily in a puppy, childish way just the same way she loved him. He didn't mature his feelings until very late, as an adult, when she was already out of grasp. Remember what Rowling said when she was asked if Lily ever reciprocated Snape's feelings.