Snape is first introduced asHogwarts' Potions professor, characterized by his greasy black hair and dark countenance.
Yet, his true nature eventually comes to light.
More than anything,Snape’s motives had to do with his love for LilyPotter.
The feelings he had for her led him to protect Harry over the years.
Of course, Harry and most readers did not pick up on this rather large hint.
ByOrder of the Phoenix,it seems clear that Snape is firmly on Voldemort’s team.
Eventually, we learn that this was all a ploy, but for six books, it seems realistic.
The first book shows us that Snape is someone to trust, despite his suspicious behavior.
He plays the double agent role very well.
Arguably,Snape’s personality makes him more of an antiherothan a true hero.
Therefore, Snape’s redemption arc is imperfect, despite whatSorcerer’s Stonesets up.
This is what makes him a somewhat divisive character among readers.
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TheHarry Potterbooks are narrated through the eyes of Harry, which makes some elements of the story unreliable.
For example, Harry’s hatred of Snape makes readers hate Snape too.
As we can see afterDeathly Hallows,Hermione was right about Snape and Draco.
It actually would have been nice to seeDraco get even more of a redemption arc, like Snape’s.
Draco deserved more of an opportunity for forgiveness inHarry Potter.
Either way, it will be nice to see the character make on-screen once again.
It is because of this that some readers love Snape, while others can do without him.
