What does it mean when Dumbledore says Lily after all this time?

Severus and Dumbledore were taking about Lily when Severus revealed his patronus was the same as Lily’s, indicating Severus’s love for her. Lily has been dead for 15 years, so Dumbledore says “after all this time” (meaning Severus still loves Lily after 15 year?)

How was Snape involved in Lily’s death?

With tremendous difficulty, Snape prevented Lord Voldemort from learning the truth about his loyalties. When he died, it was revealed that his deep strong love for Lily Evans caused him to redeem himself, joining Dumbledore’s cause for her protection (and, after her death, that of her son) from Lord Voldemort.

What did it mean that Snape and Lily have the same Patronus?

Case study 4: James and Lily Potter Although Lily and Snape’s doe Patronuses matched, Severus’s love was devastatingly unrequited. Their connection and love showed through their Patronuses in a different way to an exact match like Tonks and Lupin. Lily’s husband’s Patronus was a stag, the male form of her doe.

Did Snape insult Lily Potter in front of Harry Potter?

Snape never insulted Lily in front of Harry, which was a huge clue to foreshadow why he bothered to ever help the boy in the first place.

Why can’t Snape move on from Lily and James?

Snape was in love with Lily and can’t move on because of his guilt. Through his memories, it’s revealed that he was worried about Harry’s future when Lily and James died and that he was afraid of seeing Harry when he’s old enough to attend Hogwarts. He can hardly bear to see Harry every day, being reminded of Lily and everything he lost.

Why does everyone hate Snape for killing Dumbledore?

Snape is forced to take the fall and let everyone hate him for killing Dumbledore when, in fact, it’s not easy for him to do at all. He’s doing it for the greater good. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, he becomes Headmaster of Hogwarts, and it doesn’t seem right at all that he’s taken Dumbledore’s position.

How did Snape risk his life to save Harry Potter?

If anyone has a talent for getting themselves into trouble over and over, it’s Harry James Potter — and Snape risks his life by continuously trying to help and save him. After all, if Voldemort found out… Dumbledore’s death is heartbreaking. When Draco Malfoy can’t bring himself to do the deed, Snape is the one to step up and finish the job off.