- Question
Was Severus Snape a hero?
Severus Snape did some good things across the Harry Potter saga — but do they make him a hero? This entry maps the debate over the divisive character, setting out the positions that Snape was a hero, and that he was not.
Position 1 of 2
Read this position →Severus Snape was a hero
Snape saved Harry's Life in the first HP book. He also spied on the dark side for Dumbledore. Not to mention he loved Lilly, a true villain has no love in his heart. Even if Snape wasn't your average hero, he did much good.
Position 2 of 2
Read this position →Severus Snape was not a hero
He was a bully of a teacher to all of his students. (Except Slytherins) He also joined the Death Eaters when he was younger. A true hero wouldn't do either of those things. Even if Snape did some good things, a true hero wouldn't have been that cruel.