Harry learns from Percy, even at his first night at Hogwarts, that Snape "knows an awful lot about the Dark Arts." 4 Sirius confirms in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire that "Snape's always ...

There are many instances in the series where it is Severus Snape himself who stands out as the best character.

Snape's wounds never heal, causing him to lash out. Unfortunately for Harry's beloved godfather, Sirius Black, this leads to tragedy. In Order of the Phoenix, Sirius is sequestered in his family home.

At this point, it does not seem likely that we will see Snape forgiving James and Sirius for their treatment of him at school any time soon. Grudges that are held as long as Snape's has been are ...

Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for their third year of ...