Luna713

I scored 7/11...which was just remarkably good guessing, because I actually knew the answer to precisely....0/11.

16. I’d argue that there is no hidden meaning to the scarf, but it is movie only. 17. Snape does not ever make such a bold assertion regarding the wand’s loyalty in the book, but does try to play dumb about it, pretending it should work right for Voldemort, presumably to stop him… Read More

13. “When Harry yells at him for killing Dumbledore and he stands there and looks guilty.” Not sure precisely which movie they’re referencing (the image looks to be from DH2), but in the book, when Harry confronts him in HBP after he kills Dumbledore, he is clearly filled with remorse.… Read More

11 (cont) In the book, Dumbledore pleads with Snape just as in the movie, pleading with Snape not to break his Vow (which would result in Snape’s death), and to kill him. It also states there was “revulsion and hatred etched” on Snape’s face and this could be easily misconstrued.… Read More

10. Snape says bunches of mean stuff to Harry during Occlumency lessons in the books, as well. I’d argue the intention is the same in book and movie alike to prove a point that he’s vulnerable due to his emotions. Obviously the wrong way to go about it, but... 11. Snape’s hesitation… Read More

8. Snape was out of his mind with blind rage fueled by the immense hatred he carried for the Marauders (which far surpassed a rational amount of hate although the Marauders were extremely malicious as teens so it can be understood, to a degree), but he did think he was protecting… Read More

6. Snape’s genuine concern at Ginny being taken to the Chamber. I’d argue he showed concern in the book, as well. Pg 293 CoS (scholastic hardback): “”It has happened,” she told the silent staff room. “A student has been taken by the monster. Right into the Chamber itself.” Professor… Read More

3. Snape’s line about powdered root of asphodel and an infusion of wormwood was present in the book during their first Potions Class, as well. 4. I’m not convinced by that gif that Snape deliberately shoved Quirrell when his robes were lit on fire rather than accidentally, but for… Read More

To address the above points in the article: 1. This same scene is in the book, and once you realize Quirrell is hosting Voldemort, the scene has the same meaning on paper as on screen—you wouldn’t pick up Quirrell’s true nature on screen from that scene if you didn’t already know.… Read More

But most of the points made are actually book accurate, not just movie accurate. So to say that book Snape didn’t do any of this is disingenuous. Eleven of eighteen happen either near identically, or in a parallel fashion with equivalent meaning, in the books. And there’s a lot of… Read More