Severus Snape
Severus Snape is a fictional character in J.K.
Rowling's Harry Potter series—the cold, sharp-tongued potions master at Hogwarts whose loyalties remain ambiguous through most of the saga.
His name has become shorthand for a person whose harsh exterior conceals hidden depths or secret heroism: He's such a Snape—acts like he hates everyone but would die for them.
- professorSenior university teacher
- SlytherinCunning wizards' faction
- Half-Blood PrinceMonarch's child, impure descent
- Death EaterDark wizard's loyal minion
Alan Rickman · Order of the Phoenix · headmaster · wizard · dungeons · black robes · wand · greasy hair
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- protectiveServing to guard
sacrifice · promise · oath · faithful · double agent · spy · undercover · deception
Malevolent supernatural practices
- defenseProtection against harm
- inventorCreator of original devices
- cursesSworn oaths or hexes
- countercursesSpells reversing malicious magic
Subjected to severe distress
- conflictedEmotionally at odds
- guilt-riddenTormented by remorse
- remorsefulFeeling guilt for wrongdoing
- enigmaticPuzzling and obscure
misunderstood · ambivalent · tragic · layered · nuanced · contradictory · secretive · hidden depths
Fortitude facing danger
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- daringAdventurous courage
- resoluteFixed in purpose
self-sacrifice · martyrdom · unsung hero · risk · danger · protector · guardian
Large metal cooking pot
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- ingredientsParts of a mixture
- phialsSmall glass containers
- vialsSmall sealed containers
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- sarcasticMockingly insincere in tone
- sardonicGrimly mocking
- sharp-tonguedGiven to cutting remarks
- cruelWillfully causing suffering
cold · intimidating · sneering · contemptuous · harsh · strict · stern · brooding
Hogwarts
- professorSenior university teacher
- SlytherinCunning wizards' faction
- Half-Blood PrinceMonarch's child, impure descent
Alan Rickman · Death Eater · Order of the Phoenix · headmaster · wizard · dungeons · black robes · wand · greasy hair · hook-nosed
Lily Potter
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
protective · sacrifice · promise · oath · faithful · double agent · spy · undercover · deception · long game
dark arts
Malevolent supernatural practices
tormented
Subjected to severe distress
- conflictedEmotionally at odds
- guilt-riddenTormented by remorse
- remorsefulFeeling guilt for wrongdoing
enigmatic · misunderstood · ambivalent · tragic · layered · nuanced · contradictory · secretive · hidden depths · morally gray
courage
Fortitude facing danger
resolute · self-sacrifice · martyrdom · unsung hero · risk · danger · protector · guardian
cauldron
Large metal cooking pot
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- ingredientsParts of a mixture
- phialsSmall glass containers
bitter
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- sarcasticMockingly insincere in tone
- sardonicGrimly mocking
- sharp-tonguedGiven to cutting remarks
cruel · cold · intimidating · sneering · contemptuous · harsh · strict · stern · brooding · melancholic
- Hogwarts HeadmastersAlbus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Dolores Umbridge
- Harry PotterHarry Potter, Hermione Granger, Hogwarts, Voldemort, Ron Weasley
- Alliterative NamesMickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Peter Parker, Bruce Banner, Bugs Bunny
- antiheroesDeadpool, Punisher, Wolverine, Venom, Catwoman
- Wise MentorsGandalf, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mr. Miyagi, Merlin
Severus SnapeJames Potter
Sirius Black · Harry Potter · Neville Longbottom · Molly Weasley · Peter Pettigrew
Severus SnapeRemus Lupin
Minerva McGonagall · Albus Dumbledore · Mr. Rogers · Miss Honey
Severus SnapeLuna Lovegood
Arthur Weasley · Sirius Black · Fred Weasley · George Weasley · Albus Dumbledore