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Acclaimed author JK Rowling recently shared a conversation she had with late actor Alan Rickman, who played Professor Severus Snape in all eight Harry Potter movies. While answering fan questions about her writing process, JK Rowling told readers how she explained the character’s complex struggles to the late actor after he reached out to her for help in gaining insight into his complicated role in Harry’s life.
Alan Rickman played Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies, where he was often seen blurring the line between Harry’s tormentor and sometimes his fierce protector. Throughout the film, Snape, who visibly dislikes Harry, struggles with his complex emotions toward him. While he took particular pleasure in tormenting Harry, he often protected him from harm, including saving him from Voldemort and his followers.
According to the Times of London, while answering fan questions, JK Rowling revealed Rickman was often confused about his character’s motivations and had reached out to her for clarity. She said, “He rang me up and said, ‘Look, I’m spinning plates here. I need to understand what Snape’s up to. Am I a pure baddie?’
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