J.K. Rowling explains why Harry Potter named his son after Snape
- 8 years ago
It wouldn't be Twitter without J.K. Rowling weighing in on something related to Harry Potter.
On Friday, after a fan asked Rowling why Harry Potter named one of his sons after Severus Snape, the author replied, "Snape died for Harry out of love for Lily [Harry's mother].
Harry paid him tribute in forgiveness and gratitude."
Rowling's answer set off a debate among Potter fans, as Snape has long been considered one of the story's most polarizing figures.
As fans continued to question the decision to have Potter name his child after Snape, Rowling added, "There's a whole essay in why Harry gave his son Snape's name, but the decision goes to the heart of who Harry was, post-war."
On Friday, after a fan asked Rowling why Harry Potter named one of his sons after Severus Snape, the author replied, "Snape died for Harry out of love for Lily [Harry's mother].
Harry paid him tribute in forgiveness and gratitude."
Rowling's answer set off a debate among Potter fans, as Snape has long been considered one of the story's most polarizing figures.
As fans continued to question the decision to have Potter name his child after Snape, Rowling added, "There's a whole essay in why Harry gave his son Snape's name, but the decision goes to the heart of who Harry was, post-war."