Would Snape treat Harry differently if he was a girl?

Snape Wouldn’t Hate Her So Much Harry reminded Snape of James, but if Harry had been a girl, he may have reminded Snape of Lily instead. Meaning Snape would have been a lot more eager to protect and help girl Harry throughout the series.

Why did Snape hate Harry so much?

A Professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Snape is hostile to Harry due to his resemblance to his father James Potter. The fact that Lily chose James Potter, Harry’s father, only fuels Snape’s hostility towards Harry.

What is Snape’s greatest fear?

Snape’s unrequited love for Lily lead to his greatest fear coming true, a fact that wasn’t revealed until The Deathly Hallows. Harry Potter’s presence is a constant reminder that he didn’t do enough to protect her.

What did Snape do to help Harry when he was dying?

He’s never that apologetic about the ways he treats anyone especially Harry. Of all the things Snape does that help Harry the most, providing the memories to Harry as he was dying was definitely the most helpful.

Why can’t Snape move on from Lily and James?

Snape was in love with Lily and can’t move on because of his guilt. Through his memories, it’s revealed that he was worried about Harry’s future when Lily and James died and that he was afraid of seeing Harry when he’s old enough to attend Hogwarts. He can hardly bear to see Harry every day, being reminded of Lily and everything he lost.

What can we learn from Harry Potter and Snape?

No matter how much it tore him apart, Harry was a living reminder of Lily Potter. After all, Harry had ‘her eyes’. Understanding Snape’s perpetual bind helps us to appreciate his fortitude and courage through many a thankless task. His was a tragic tale of misunderstanding and the truth might have easily died with him.

Why did Snape give Harry Potter the Expelliarmus charm?

It was because of Snape that Harry Potter became aware and practical of the Disarming Charm ( Expelliarmus ). Snape used it in the introduction of the Duelling Club while duelling with Gilderoy Lockhart. He said that students should learn to disarm their opponents. Severus and Lily were also close in age.