Why was Snape interested in Dark Arts?

‘Snape knew more curses when he arrived at school than half the kids in Seventh year’ says Sirius. It seems like, from an early age, or perhaps due to his parents, Snape developed an interest in the dark arts. And he’d even started controlling his magic before he got to school.

Did Dumbledore use the dark arts?

As far as we know, Dumbledore did not use any Dark Magic. He may have used it during his time with Grindlewald, but that is neither known nor proven. Knowing Dark Magic does not mean you will use it; however, the temptation would be there.

Why did Dumbledore never let Snape teach defense?

When J. K. Rowling was asked why Dumbledore would not give Severus Snape the Defence Against the Dark Arts job, Rowling responded that Dumbledore believed that teaching Defence Against the Dark Arts would bring out Snape’s worst side, though Dumbledore finally relented in Harry’s sixth year.

What happened to Eileen in Harry Potter?

While at school, Eileen was captain of the school Gobstones team during her fifth year. She was concurrently the President of the Hogwarts Gobstone Club. After graduating, Eileen met the Muggle Tobias Snape and married him. They moved into a terraced house in Cokeworth on a street called Spinner’s End.

Who is Eileen Prince Snape?

Eileen Prince Snape was Severus Snape’s mother, a witch who appeared to be unhappily married to a Muggle ( HBP13 ). A picture of Eileen as a fifteen-year old is described as skinny and “simultaneously cross and sullen, with heavy brows and a long, pallid face” ( HBP25 ). She was the captain of the Hogwarts Gobstones Team ( HBP25 ).

How would you describe Eileen Potter?

— Hermione Granger ( HBP25) Severus Snape’s mother, a witch who appeared to be unhappily married to a Muggle ( HBP13 ). A picture of Eileen as a fifteen-year old is described as skinny and “simultaneously cross and sullen, with heavy brows and a long, pallid face” ( HBP25 ). Captain of the Hogwarts Gobstones Team ( HBP25 ).

Why did Harry Potter name his son Severus Potter?

After Snape’s death, Harry Potter ensured that his portrait remained at Hogwarts, honouring him as a hero, despite their significant personal differences. In addition, Harry later named his second son Albus Severus Potter in honour of Dumbledore and Severus, both of whom were an inspiration in Harry’s life after the Battle of Hogwarts.