The Snape Debate: Rowling Speaks Out
J.K. Rowling started quite the conversation on Twitter: Is Snape good, evil, or… what?
J.K. Rowling started quite the conversation on Twitter: Is Snape good, evil, or… what?
Dear Professor Snape, I’m sorry if this question is too personal, but I’ve always been curious, what does Amortentia smell like to you? Mine is hot chocolate, the earth after rain, and wet dog. Also, I’m afraid I might be just as forgetful as Neville, but I think I’ve lost my potions textbook. Could you please tell me the recipe so I can study for our upcoming test? I promise I won’t try to brew it. Thank you, A Ginger Gryffindor
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If we were excited on Friday when we saw Jim Kay’s Professor McGonagall and the Great Hall for the first time, by now we’re practically OVERCOME with anticipation of the illustrated edition’s release this Tuesday. Although it seems almost impossible to wait another minute, we can try to fend off desperation by reading several new interviews with artist Jim Kay – AND finally seeing how he has rendered Severus Snape and Albus Dumbledore.
Snape’s appeal isn’t immediately apparent. A sallow-faced, sadistic teacher with lank hair and thin lips, Prof Severus Snape’s sole aim in life, up until book seven in the Harry Potter series, appeared to be the downfall of J K Rowling’s daring young wizard.
Severus Snape would not approve of these popular pairings. Do you?
“You have kept him alive so that he can die at the right moment?” “Don’t be shocked, Severus. How many men and women have you watched die?” “Lately, only those whom I could not...
The article series of “Harry Potter” characters and their Disney counterparts continues with Snape and Grumpy. How alike are these two? Read further to find out!
It’s an exciting week for “Harry Potter” fans – we’ve got tons of new roles to announce including TWO new Special Guests for MuggleNet Live! 2015: Expo Patronum, a music video starring Snape (who knew he could carry a tune?), another villainous role for a previous Doctor, new clips and trailers, and a look at new art from Diagon Alley artist Michael Curry and his design team. All that and more in this week’s Role Call!
This editorial was written for an essay contest at the Harry Potter Festival at Chestnut Hill College.
by Kat M.
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