How did Harry react to Snape?

Harry believes them and moves on, since feeling sorry for Snape was very tough when he can still hero-worship his charismatic albeit flawed,father.

What does Harry think of his dad?

Harry then praised his father for handling his role as a single parent: “[Our dad] was there for us — he was the one out of two left, and he tried to do his best and to make sure that we were protected and looked after. But he was going through the same grieving process as well.”

Why did Snape bully James Potter’s son?

Snape is a grown man, and yet he takes his issues from being a teenager out on Harry. While he and James might have hated each other, this isn’t a good enough reason to bully James’ son just because Lily chose James. Harry was literally orphaned as a baby, so he doesn’t even know his father at all. Snape’s behavior here is definitely irrational.

Why did Snape tolerate Harry Potter?

The only reason Snape tolerated Harry was Lily. Snape had worked for Dumbledore, changed allegiances, lost the woman he loved. He had worked since that day to protect the little boy for whom Lily had died. He was upset with Dumbledore about using Snape and using Harry.

Was Snape in love with Lily Potter?

But as is universally true, pure love is always greater than hatred even in its most venomous form, this was still far less. Snape’s love for Lily was way more than his repugnance towards James. The part of Harry that was Lily was so special to him, that he lived to protect the child of the man who took away the only love of his life.

Did Snape feel good when Harry thanked his son for something?

Sure, Snape would have scoffed him off, but such a gesture would no doubt have made Snape felt good. James’ son thanking Snape, and while looking at Harry, he’d see Lily’s eyes too, those words coming from those eyes would have pleased Snape very much. Harry didn’t know about this of course and he didn’t care.