Was Severus Snape a good student?

Originally Answered: What grades did snape get as a student? Quite high. Snape was an extraordinarily talented wizard, and Hogwarts, despite its dangers, was a pretty good institution at finding talent. Snape was excellent at Potions and Defense Against the Dark Arts in particular.

Why did Snape not want Harry at Hogwarts?

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 was Severus Snape’s life like at Hogwarts?

Even once Severus Snape entered Hogwarts, his life wasn’t all roses and sunshine. In fact, he soon became the target of bullying – thanks to none other than James Potter and his group of friends. And even though James didn’t want Snape to die or get severely hurt, he still made his school years much more difficult than they had to be.

Why did Snape hate Harry Potter’s father so much?

But when Lily fell for the guy who was bullying Snape for years, it was understandable Snape felt disappointed and betrayed. It would also explain his later hatred for Harry, but also his desire to protect the young boy. Snape hated Harry’s father but loved his mother, and because of Lily, he didn’t want Harry to die.

Why did Snape hate Gryffindor so much?

According to Sirius, Snape knew more hexes when he arrived at Hogwarts than most students learned by seventh year, so it’s no wonder he fell in with a bad crowd. Snape loved punishing Gryffindor students so much he’d use almost any excuse. Hermione knew this unfairness all too well.

Was Snape’s death the most impactful death in the Harry Potter series?

Many people died in the last battle but Snape’s death felt more impactful since he was the one who helped to make sure that Harry would survive long enough to defeat Voldemort in the first place. Kath Leroy is a writer at Screen Rant.