Severus Snape

Severus Snape (born January 9, 1959) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels by J. K. Rowling. He was appointed Potions teacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry shortly after graduating from the school, and became Head of Slytherin house.

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January 9 - 1959 - Fictional character - Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling - Potions - Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - Slytherin

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Snape's physical appearance is that of the classic villain: tall, thin, "hook-nosed" and "greasy," and clad in forbidding black robes "like an overgrown bat" {{HP1}}. Harry Potter dislikes and distrusts Snape on account of his chequered past and his apparent animosity towards Harry.

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Villain - Bat - Harry Potter

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In the Harry Potter films, the character is played by actor Alan Rickman.

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