Why did Jon Snow switch the babies?

Jon swapped him for Craster’s son to save him. There is every chance that Mel might decide to burn Mance’s child to aid in one of her endeavors. If he is not there, then she can’t burn a bastard for king’sblood. Jon swapped the two babies to save Mance’s child.

What was wrong with Gilly’s baby?

After the attack on the Fist of the First Men, as the survivors of the Night’s Watch march to Craster’s Keep to regroup, Gilly gives birth to a son. Craster is killed by a group of mutineers before he can sacrifice the child, and in the confusion Gilly flees south with Samwell.

Why was Sam sent to the wall?

Sam trains with Jon Snow, Grenn, and Pyp at Castle Black. Samwell Tarly arrives at Castle Black. He tells Jon that he is craven and that his father forced him to come to the Wall or face a ‘hunting accident’ that would result in his death.

Who is Gilly’s baby father?

Craster
Gilly (A Song of Ice and Fire)

Gilly
Significant other	Samwell Tarly (lover)
Children	One son with Craster (named Sam in the TV series)
Relatives	Craster (father/husband)
Nationality	Westerosi

Was the actress who played Gilly pregnant?

So, is Hannah aka Gilly pregnant? Hannah has not confirmed a pregnancy at this time. However, she has some staunch supporters who are calling out fans who are bodyshaming critiquing her weight during Season 8 of the series.

What does Sam ask Gilly to do with her baby?

Sam approaches Gilly as she cradles her baby. Gilly is upset at Sam, and sharply asks him if he can save her baby. Sam is speechless. Gilly gives him back his mother’s thimble and says she doesn’t care about such stupid things, all she’s focused on is protecting the life of her baby.

Are Samwell Tarly and Gilly going to be together?

Samwell Tarly and Gilly begin a romantic relationship despite being two people trapped in horrible situations at the edge of the known world at the Wall. Despite war consuming Westeros and the world seeming to approach its climactic end, somehow things have surprisingly worked out for them.

What happened to Gilly and Sam on the way to the wall?

While the mutineers fight the loyalists, Sam rushes to the hut where Gilly and her newborn son are, and urges her to escape. They run away into the woods. Sam and Gilly stop to camp during their journey to the Wall.

What did Sam tell his father about Gilly’s origin?

As they approach Horn Hill, Sam admits to Gilly that his father won’t be pleased to see him, and that he didn’t tell his family about Gilly’s origin, since his father hates wildlings. They decide to tell that Gilly is Sam’s lover, and the baby is his son.