Zimbio: J.K. Rowling Explains Why Harry Named His Son After Snape

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J.K. Rowling Explains Why Harry Named His Son After Snape Nov 28th 2015, 01:17 Warner Bros. In case you're totally unacquainted with the world of Harry Potter fandom, there's a longstanding rift between fans of Professor Snape and... everyone else. J.K. Rowling fanned the flames between the two sides when, in the epilogue for the final Harry Potter book, she revealed that Harry named his son Albus Severus Potter. On Friday Rowling took to Twitter to offer some insight into that name, and ignited a minor firestorm. Here's how it began: Snape died for Harry out of love for Lily. Harry paid him tribute in forgiveness and gratitude. https://t.co/MPXBgUApa3 — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015 And it continued: That's not true, I'm afraid. Snape projected his hatred and jealousy of James onto Harry. https://t.co/5jzNHlfSe0 — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015 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. — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015 Snape is all grey. You can't make him a saint: he was vindictive & bullying. You can't make him a devil: he died to save the wizarding world — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015 In honouring Snape, Harry hoped in his heart that he too would be forgiven. The deaths at the Battle of Hogwarts would haunt Harry forever. — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015 And she kept debating with her fans. (And not to call anyone out, but it seems like most of these Harry Potter fans making a fuss have a very hard time seeing a nuanced picture of Snape or any other character.) Snape was a bully who loved the goodness he sensed in Lily without being able to emulate her. That was his tragedy. https://t.co/nzWhNrBxdH — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015 Snape didn't die for 'ideals'. He died in an attempt to expiate his own guilt. He could have broken cover at any time to save himself 1/2 — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015 but he chose not to tell Voldemort that the latter was making a fatal error in targeting Harry. Snape's silence ensured Harry's victory. 2/2 — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015 Then she made a specific statement on why Harry would "perpetuate" Snape's name. Harry chose to perpetuate the names of the two who had nobody in their families to do so. https://t.co/uwQVA9Tz9O — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015 And with Potter fans losing their minds, she finally had to call for some civility. Please could we all keep our discussion about this fictional character civil? There's enough rage on Twitter without Snape-related hate. — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015 I love Twitter questions! But I don't like a character I love being used as a pretext to abuse other readers. https://t.co/jOn0L6N6HY — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015 And finally a last word on the matter. He stood to gain nothing personally but the triumph of the cause Lily had believed in. He was trying to do right. https://t.co/h00btgHwSI — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015 Well, thanks to everyone who participated in today's unplanned debate: "Snape: Good, Evil or What?" People to dinner - got to go! xxx — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015

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