Why does Dumbledore say Lily after all this time?

Severus and Dumbledore were taking about Lily when Severus revealed his patronus was the same as Lily’s, indicating Severus’s love for her. Lily has been dead for 15 years, so Dumbledore says “after all this time” (meaning Severus still loves Lily after 15 year?)

Why does Dumbledore have a phoenix Patronus?

Dumbledore’s Patronus was a phoenix, which was revealed to us when he wanted to summon Hagrid after Viktor Krum was Stunned. It can be no surprise that Dumbledore had an affinity with this particular creature, given that his own animal companion was an enigmatic and loyal phoenix, Fawkes.

Does Dumbledore ever use his Patronus?

In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Goblet_of_Fire ], when Victor Krum was attacked, and Dumbledore and the others arrive on scene, Dumbledore uses his patronus to send a message to Hagrid.

Why did Snape cast the Patronus Charm on Dumbledore?

Casting patronus charm was his way of making Dumbledore understand his concern for Harry. Snape cast the patronus charm in Dumbledore’s office because of something Dumbledore said. He cast it as a response to Dumbledore’s question.

What was Harry Potter’s Patronus?

Harry’s Patronus was a stag, the same as his father. Thanks to his understanding of the Patronus Charm, Harry was able to teach Dumbledore’s Army how to conjure their own. Here are some other characters who successfully conjured Patronuses – and what forms they took:

Why did Severus Snape conjure Lily Potter’s Patronus?

Snape then angrily conjured the Patronus – which was the same as Lily’s – to let Dumbledore know that his love for Lily was the only reason he strove to keep Harry alive. See, in Potterverse, a wizard’s Patronus takes a form that is unique to the wizrd or witch who conjured it.

Why does Dumbledore accuse Snape of raising Potter as a pig?

Snape accuses Dumbledore of raising Potter as a pig for slaughter when Dumbledore tells him that Harry would have to die someday and it would be essential if done by Voldemort himself. Seeing the sudden concern for Harry in Snape’s eyes, Dumbledore is shocked and questions him the same.