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Former Headmaster Severus Snape's portrait

This portrait hung in the Head's office at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This portrait depicted Professor Severus Snape.[1]

History[]

As Headmaster of the school during the 1997–1998 school year, Severus Snape had the right to have his portrait hung posthumously in the Headmaster's office; however, since he appeared to have abandoned his post, it didn't automatically appear there following his death.

Harry Potter revealed Snape's true intentions and motives shortly before Tom Riddle's death, and was instrumental in ensuring that the portrait found its rightful place among the school's previous Headmasters;[2] following a private conversation with Harry, Headmistress McGonagall took the decision to add Snape's portrait to the gallery, which was met with some controversy.[1]

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Notes and references[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Pottermore Presents: Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies, Chapter 1 (Minerva McGonagall)
  2. JK Rowling Deathly Hallows Web Chat: "J.K. Rowling: However, I like to think that Harry would be instrumental in ensuring that Snape’s portrait would appear there in due course."
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