Did Snape actually try to teach Harry Occlumency?

A short-lived series of private lessons took place after Christmas in the 1995–1996 school year, during which Severus Snape attempted to teach Harry Potter the skill of Occlumency.

Why did Dumbledore let Snape teach Harry Occlumency?

In the 1995–1996 school year, Albus Dumbledore had Severus Snape teach Harry Potter Occlumency in an effort to prevent his mind from being penetrated and influenced by Lord Voldemort.

Why was Harry not good at Occlumency?

Harry couldn’t master Occlumency because he couldn’t shut down emotion – he was hot-headed, ready to spring into action, unable to stop himself biting back. Draco, on the other hand, was well able to control himself when circumstances demanded it.

How did Harry see into Snape’s mind?

He didn’t. Snape used the Legilimens (mind-reading) spell on Harry, and Harry used the Protego Charm, sending it rebounding on Snape. Basically, Harry caused Snape’s mind-reading spell to boomerang onto him so harry was able to use the spell and not Snape.

How does Legilimency work Harry Potter?

Legilimency was the act of magically navigating through the many layers of a person’s mind and correctly interpreting one’s findings. A person who practised this art was known as a Legilimens. Muggles might call this “mind-reading”, but practitioners disdained the term as naive.

Was Snape reads Harry’s mind?

There is evidence that Snape may be using his Legilimency powers not only in Occlumency lessons, however, but also in daily interactions with Harry. Harry is right: Snape can read minds and has probably learned that the trio is investigating the Sorcerer’s Stone (and that they suspect him of trying to steal it).

Where does Harry begin his Occlumency lessons with Snape?

The sessions take place in Snape’s office once a week, and Snape tells Harry not to tell anyone that he is having these lessons. He says to tell anyone that asks what he is doing during these evenings that he is taking remedial Potions. Harry begins Occlumency lessons with Snape. Date January 13th, 1996.

What did Snape do to Harry Potter to train him?

Under Snape’s tutelage, Harry repeatedly had his mind broken into in order to train him. Snape also ordered Harry to close his mind every night as practice.

What spell does Snape teach Harry in Years 5-7?

In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, Snape teaches Harry a different spell other than Occlumency in these lessons. In the console and PC versions, it is Focus, while in the handheld versions, it is the Imperius Curse. Regardless, he still appears to be using Legilimency to penetrate Harry’s mind during these lessons.

What did Harry tell his friends about the lessons?

Harry told his best friends Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger about the lessons, despite Snape forbidding him from telling anyone else the truth.