NOT ALL HEROES ARE SEEN IN A GOOD LIGHT
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How could a sarcastic, cold and sadistic bully be considered one of the greatest Harry Potter characters of all time? Simple. His utter complexity.
The Half-Blood Prince, the potions master, the Head of the Slytherin House, the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor that never was, a Death Eater and a member of the Order, a neglected child, the helpless schoolboy bullied by the Marauders, the spurned lover of Lily Evans, a “faithful” supporter of the Dark Lord and the spy of Professor Dumbledore, in short, Severus Snape. A much-misunderstood character who could be seen in both a good light and a bad light.
Throughout the first six books, Snape was never portrayed as a likable character. Readers assume that he was nothing but an arrogant man who’s bitter and bias. Not to mention he was the Head of the infamous Slytherin House. Then came the last installation of the series which redeemed his character. He was basically one of the biggest plot-twists in the series. His love for Lily Evans, while it was obsessive, it was also unconditional and protective. He managed to act with more emotion and determination than anyone could imagine. And this melted the heart of the readers.
Severus Snape was a villain that turned out to be a hero all along. He was a mysterious man with a lot of flaws yet he managed to clear his name among the rest of the wizarding world. That’s why Snape remains to be one of the best characters in the series and also in the literary world.
