How was Snape in Slytherin as a half-blood?

In the case of Snape. he was Sorted into Slytherin because he was ambitious, leaning towards the Dark Arts, his mother was one, AND he had an anti-Muggle bias, same as Salazar Slytherin himself.

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How can Snape be in Slytherin if he is half-blood?

He was also a descendant of Slytherin himself, and could speak parseltongue. These are, of course, obvious signs that he should be placed in Slytherin.

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How did Snape end up in Slytherin?

Snape had a strong personal preference for Slytherin when he entered Hogwarts, which the Sorting Hat would have taken into consideration. Snape's personality conforms to the Slytherin values of ambition and cunning. Consider his potions textbook as evidence of how the schoolboy Snape thinks.

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Does Slytherin allow half-bloods?

Yes. Like most of the wizarding world, most Slytherins are, in fact, Half-bloods. The most prominent example is Dolores Umbridge.

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Why was Voldemort in Slytherin if he was half-blood?

Voldemort was a destined Slytherin regardless of blood status as he would always have the DNA of Salazar Slytherin in him. He was the Heir of Slytherin and therefore was a Slytherin at heart, since before he was even born. The only way Voldemort would've not been a Slytherin was if he wasn't the heir .

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Was Tom Riddle a virgin?

By the time he was Lord Voldemort (despite what I said earlier about the graveyard scene), Tom Riddle had become fully and completely asexual. So my answer to the question is yes, Lord Voldemort was a virgin.

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Who is pure-blood Slytherin?

Slytherin was the surname of a pure-blood wizarding family with several notable members, particularly Salazar Slytherin. Salazar was one of the four co-founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the founder of Slytherin house. He lived in the 10th century.

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Are there any good Slytherins?

Severus Snape, Horace Slughorn, Andromeda Tonks, Narcissa Malfoy and Regulus Black were all Slytherin heroes in their own way, if you think about it. And Merlin – as in, yes, King Arthur's advisor and the most famous wizard in history – was a Slytherin.

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Could Ginny be in Slytherin?

Ginevra Molly Weasley (also known as Ginny) is the youngest child and only daughter of the Weasley family. She is Sorted into Slytherin during Harry and Jim Potter's second year.

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Would Snape have liked Harry if he was in Slytherin?

Although Snape may not have projected his memory of James onto Harry, he still would have been predisposed to dislike him by virtue of him being James Potter's son. Harry being in Slytherin would not have changed this fact.

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Who became head of Slytherin after Snape died?

Horace Slughorn (1997 - present) Horace, after being convinced by Dumbledore and Harry Potter, returned to Hogwarts as the Potions master. After Severus killed Dumbledore and became headmaster of Hogwarts, it was decided that Horace was to become the Head of Slytherin House once again.

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Who replaced Snape as head of Slytherin?

The Head of Slytherin is Horace Slughorn (who left the role to Severus Snape for fifteen years before taking it up again in 1996) and the House's patron ghost is the Bloody Baron.

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Would Snape still hated Harry if he was in Slytherin?

Most probably not. Snape's hatred of Harry came from having to see James's face every day and Lily's eyes behind his glasses. Harry would've been a constant reminder of the love Snape lost, and I believe it would've been more painful if he was in Slytherin because they'd have to see each other more.

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Was Lily Potter in Slytherin?

Lily attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1971 to 1978. She was Sorted into Gryffindor House and was a member of the Slug Club. In her seventh year she was made Head Girl and began dating James Potter. After Hogwarts, Lily married James.

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Did Voldemort know Snape was a spy?

Voldemort Never Figured Out Snape Was A Spy

He openly despised some of his Death Eaters, even the loyal ones like Luscious Malfoy.

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Who is the most loved Slytherin?

Wizarding World of Harry Potter: The Best Slytherins, Ranked
  • 6 Dolores Umbridge.
  • 5 Lucius Malfoy.
  • 4 Draco Malfoy.
  • 3 Leta Lestrange.
  • 2 Severus Snape.
  • 1 Tom Riddle.

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Who is the nicest Slytherin in Harry Potter?

Harry Potter: The 9 Nicest Slytherin Characters
  • Horace Slughorn. Although he may be responsible for some of the franchise's worst things, Horace Slughorn has also proven to be one of Hogwarts' nicest Slytherins. ...
  • Cedrella Weasley. ...
  • Scorpius Malfoy. ...
  • Leta Lestrange. ...
  • Adrian Pucey. ...
  • Severus Snape. ...
  • Phineas Black. ...
  • Albus Potter.

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Who is the strongest Slytherin in Harry Potter?

10 Strongest Slytherins In Harry Potter, Ranked
  • 4 Bellatrix Was The Most Dangerous Dark Witch Of Her Time. ...
  • 3 Snape Had A Power None Of The Other Death Eaters Had. ...
  • 2 Voldemort Used His Innate Power To Make Terrible Things Happen. ...
  • 1 Merlin Was The Most Famous & Accomplished Wizard Of All Time.

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Who is Slytherins heir?

We also meet Tom Riddle, who is, as it turns out, the heir of Slytherin. Present only in spirit, he has all the same been controlling Ginny, and having her act as Slytherin's heir. We also meet the Monster of the Chamber, a basilisk.

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Why isn t Potter in Sacred 28?

Why didn't the Potters make the Sacred Twenty-Eight? Potter is a common Muggle surname. Harry's family didn't make the list, according to J.K. Rowling, because 'the anonymous compiler of that supposedly definitive list of pure-bloods suspected that they had sprung from what he considered to be tainted blood'.

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How is Hermione the heir of Slytherin?

Her real parents were Daneel and Dean Novak, Pureblooded wizards. Turns out Daneel was Tom Riddles younger sister, Daneel Riddle. Of course, the Riddles were related to Salzar Slytherin himself, and this made Hermione the living heir of Slytherin. The problem with being a female Slytherin heir, is that they're cursed.

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Why did Harry Potter forgive Snape?

The acclaimed author explained that Harry paid tribute to Snape because of “forgiveness and gratitude.” Though Snape bullied Harry, he also saved him. “Harry hoped in his heart that he too would be forgiven.

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Did Snape love Harry or just Lily?

Now, as firmly established, Snape was not the greatest fan of Harry, but that didn't mean that he ever stopped loving Lily. Dumbledore was surprised that Snape seemed to care for the boy. With a swish of his wand, Snape conjured up a Patronus – Lily's Patronus, a doe. 'Always,' he said.

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How did Harry survive Avada Kedavra in the forest?

Voldemort intentionally made six Horcruxes, but when he used Avada Kedavra on Harry, he unintentionally created a seventh Horcrux. Instead of dying, Lily's love for Harry created a counter 'curse' known as Sacrificial Protection and saved Harry.

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