Professor Snape Has Finally Revealed Why He Can't Stand Harry Potter

    Snape went on the record to clarify why he has no time for "The Boy Who Lived".

    Richard James
    by Richard James

    BuzzFeed News Reporter, UK

    Professor Snape is not the biggest fan of Harry Potter, we all know that.

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    But he has now gone on the record to clarify exactly why.

    Before we all get too excited though, the Snape in question is not the terrifying former Hogwarts teacher but the new professor of Anglican studies at Durham University.

    Earlier this month, it was announced Michael Snape will be taking on the position in September.

    And the soon-to-be Professor Snape was quick to give his opinions on the fictional series that continues to haunt him.

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    Asked by The Telegraph if he'd ever read J.K. Rowling's books, he replied: “I have to say, in absolute honesty, that I have never read a syllable of Harry Potter.

    "I’m only aware of these characters from the general cultural air we breathe, and from my children and spouse, who have read the books.”

    Pushed on why he hadn't decided to read up on his namesake, Snape replied: “They [the books] look a bit too long and boring."

    He added: "The only interest I had – and it was mild, I have to stress – was whether Snape would turn out to be a good guy or a bad guy. But even that wouldn’t induce me to pick up a novel."

    Snape did admit though that he's been to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, Florida, but apparently wasn't very impressed.

    He told the newspaper: "It was nice to see so many people who are clearly fans so evidently enjoying themselves, but I could have been happily in and out in half the time.

    "The catering was reasonably cheap."

    The 46-year-old historian added that he was more interested in the two places in Britain called Snape than J.K. Rowling's character.

    However, while Snape is clearly not a fan of his namesake, people on Twitter loved the news of his appointment.

    Jem Bloomfield @jembloomfield

    Durham's new Chair in Anglican Studies is called Professor Snape. Well done Durham, well done Church of England, well played all round.

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    Fannies @FreakyFF

    Did I told you my university just hired a Professor Snape ?! How can Durham be more Hogwarts ?!

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    Natasha @natasha_cooper

    Durham has just appointed a man called Professor Snape! I am a happy fangirl. http://t.co/gqoswUFXF1 #HarryPotter #Snape

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    Durham Uni Students @durhamstudent

    Durham have just appointed a man called Professor Snape http://t.co/sY4GfFBiZ4 "wake up potter"

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    George Bond @GeorgeBond96

    Durham pushing further for conversion to Hogwarts http://t.co/Tnaz97sm8L

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    Gabriel Webber @gabrielquotes

    So @Durham_Uni has given a job to Professor Snape? http://t.co/ED13GdPnB6 // I hope @DurhamSU will be protesting vigorously.

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    Poppy Bullard @PoppyBullard

    Durham have hired Professor Snape. This is not a drill. https://t.co/10dC6ttmLF

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    Paul Middleton @DrPaulMiddleton

    Durham University completes its transition to Hogwarts by appointing Professor Snape to the Theology department. https://t.co/6GWuorLEIJ

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    In a cruel twist though, Michael Snape won't be the only Professor Snape at Durham university.

    Professor Ed Snape is already the professor of management at the university’s business school.

    The ABS @TheABS_UK

    Prof. Ed Snape appointed as Prof. of Management @DUBusSchool http://t.co/oYgUKodnne

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    Seems like Durham's the place to be if you're a Snape.

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