Why did Lily and Snape have the same Patronus?

So, when it comes to the pair having the same Patronus, we want you to know that it's all because of love. If you recall, "The Prince's Tale" chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows virtually confirms that Snape's unrequited love for Lily influenced the shape of his Patronus.

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Why is Snape and Lily the same Patronus?

A doe. And in his final battle with Lord Voldemort, Harry explained the significance of this to his adversary, and to us: 'Snape's Patronus was a doe,' said Harry, 'the same as my mother's, because he loved her for nearly all of his life, from the time when they were children'.

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What was Snape's original Patronus?

It was only through his encounter with Lily, his love for her grew that he began to cherish their happy moments and was able to eventually produce his patronus. The doe patronus is his original patronus.

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Why did Snape show Dumbledore his Patronus?

Similarly to Harry, Snape's patronus represents a person. In the memories he gives Harry before his death, Snape shows Dumbledore his patronus, using the form to prove his love of Lily Potter, Harry's mother.

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Why did Snape love Lily?

Lily brought light and warmth into Snape's life from the moment they met. He was an isolated, lonely child whose magic would have only made him more of an outsider in his hometown of Cokeworth.

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Why Snape and Lily Have the Same Patronus - Soyo Theory

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Why did Snape hate Harry even though he loved Lily?

The fact that Lily chose James Potter, Harry's father, only fuels Snape's hostility towards Harry. Snape's character has been widely acclaimed by readers and critics. Rowling described him as "a gift of a character" whose story she had known since the first book.

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Did Snape care for 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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What was Snape's secret message to Harry?

"The first thing Snape asks Harry is "Potter! What would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?" According to Victorian Flower Language, asphodel is a type of lily meaning 'My regrets follow you to the grave' and wormwood means 'absence' and also typically symbolised bitter sorrow.

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Did Lily know Snape loved her?

They were close friends, she saw in him someone special that she could care about. But she couldn't be with him. So, it seems like it was very unlikely that Lily ever found out Snape loved her.

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What is Snape's biggest secret?

It's a word that gained so much more clarity and tragedy after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows revealed that the nefarious Professor Severus Snape was actually serving a nobler cause: protecting Harry from Voldemort out of love for Snape's childhood friend Lily Evans.

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What is the rarest Patronus?

The albatross is the rarest Patronus on our list; the one belonging to the lowest number of Wizarding World fans. With the longest wingspan of any bird – up to 11 feet – the albatross surfs the ocean winds for hours, hardly even needing to flap.

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Why do Snape and Lily say always?

"Lily! After all this time?" he asked and "Always," replied Snape. Snape having the same Patronus, the doe, as Lily symbolized his everlasting love and unwavering devotion towards her. He hadn't stopped loving her after their last altercation, marriage to James Potter, or death.

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Did Dumbledore love Harry?

Dumbledore reveals how thoroughly he loves Harry. Harry is brave, and Dumbledore is proud as any father would be. More than that, Dumbledore succumbs to a parent's weakness; he cares more about Harry's happiness and wellbeing than the wizarding world he is trying to protect.

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Why did the Elder Wand not belong to Snape?

This nuance was lost on Lord Voldemort, who wrongly assumed Severus Snape held the Elder Wand because he was Dumbledore's killer, when in reality Draco had disarmed Dumbledore before Snape arrived on the scene, making Malfoy the wand's true new owner.

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Why did Harry get Snape's tears?

In this scene Snape gives Harry his tears so that Harry can bring them to the pensieve. The purpose of this is simple: give Harry the full story- and help him to understand his tragedy - 'The Prince's Tale'.

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Why didn't Snape tell Harry he was protecting him?

because he never wanted anyone's pity. Snape would be in effect serving Dumbledore to keep safe the son of his abuser, the man that the only woman he ever loved -after she turned her back to Snape- married and had a child with. Snape wanted to save Lily, he didn't want anything to do with JP or H. Lily was dead.

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How did Snape know where Harry was in Prisoner of Azkaban?

Carefully examining the text shows that Hermione had her beaded bag open when she told Harry where they had stopped. Phineas Nigellus's portrait inside it overheard Hermione and reported that to Snape.

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Why did Draco's mom say Harry was dead?

Draco Malfoy's mother Narcissa was cold, cunning and devoted to the Dark Lord. But she was also a mother, which meant she was willing to risk everything to make sure her son was safe. When Harry survived Voldemort's Killing Curse for the second time, Narcissa pretended he was dead so she could get to Draco.

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Why did Lily not forgive Snape?

Her leaving Snape wasn't a sign of her being a bad friend but rather that their interests no longer clashed as he was studying something that Lily despised. They just grew apart over time, and that was no fault of Lily's.

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Why did Lily not chose Snape?

In the Harry Potter series, why didn't Lily marry Snape? The simple answer: She didn't love him. The more complicated answer: He proved again and again that he wasn't willing to listen to Lily, respect her or her views, or love her in a healthy way.

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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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How did Harry's father save Snape's life?

James wasn't a murderer. Although there was no love lost between him and Snape, he realized that this time Sirius had gone too far. He saved Snape from tailing Remus into the tunnel and encountering a fully-grown werewolf at the other end.

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What happened to Snape's daughter?

Arabella Lily Snape (born 12 June 1981) was a half-blood witch and was the only daughter of Professor Severus Snape and an unknown descendant of Slytherin. She attended Hogwarts from 1992 until her death in 1998.

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