Professor Snape Character Sketch

Thomas Paine was born on January 29th, 1737 in Thetford, England. He began working for his father at the age of 13 which is when his formal education ended. He became a

When "Quirrell raised his hand to perform a deadly curse, but Harry, by instinct, reached up and grabbed Quirrell's face -- "AAAARGH!" (Rowling 295). Harry realized he can beat them by touching their skin. This causes the two wizards to flee and Harry passed out. In the end, Harry wakes up in the hospital wing with a visit from the headmaster. "Calm yourself, dear boy, you are a little behind the times," said Dumbledore. "Quirrell does not have the Stone" (page 296). Harry realized that Snape was not after the Stone but was protecting it. Also, Harry and his friend's efforts of trying solving the case wins them House

Harry Potter at first didn’t know anyone and didn’t know anything about Hogwarts. His goal was to fit in. Throughout Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Harry seems to make new goals for himself. Then one of his quests/goals is to go and stop who he thought was Snape but it was actually Professor Quirrell and Voldemort. Harry Potter’s quest changed from fitting into saving Hogwarts from Voldemort, or as they say He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named. In trying to fulfill his quest he met some friends and of course some

Snape quickly covers his leg when he sees Harry looking. Harry’s hero complex now begins to show as he becomes determined to find out what Snape is hiding. The Ordeal that Harry faces leaves him unable to think of anything but the mirror of Erised, which has captured his full attention. He stumbles upon the mirror as he hides from Snape and Filch, but sees his parent in the mirror and becomes so entranced he can’t think of anything else. Harry has to overcome a great ordeal of emotion turmoil in order to get his mind back on track, demonstrating great self-control. Harry’s journey descends into the abyss as he suffers a detention in the forbidden forest. He meets Voldemort but is saved by a Centaur, he finds that Voldemort wants the stone and feels like he must protect

England born political philosopher and writer Thomas Paine was born in England in 1737, to a Quaker father and an Anglican mother. Paine received little proper education but did learn to read, write and perform arithmetic. At the age of 13, he began working with

His broom gets cursed while he’s flying around on it, and almost made him fall to his death. He comes across a cerberus locked away in a room that tries to eat him. He discovers a that a dark wizard is trying to steal the Sorcerer’s Stone, an object made by Nicholas Flamel that grants that turns any metal into gold, and grants the user immortality. Harry believes that the dark wizard trying to steal the stone is Professor Severus Snape, a man who holds the sins of Harry’s father against Harry, and is believed to have been the one that cursed Harry’s broom. So in an effort to keep the stone from falling into Snape’s hands, Harry traverses

Prior to rightfully earning the title as father of the American Revolution, for crystallizing the sentiment for independence, by writing what could be considered an all time best seller in 1776; Thomas Paine was born in Thetford Norfolk, Great Britain on January 29th, 1737. Paine,

Thomas Jefferson was Born on April 13th, 1743 in Shadwell Virginia. His mother Jane Randolph, was from a rich and wealthy family of scottish descent. Thomas´s father Peter Jefferson, was from a humble family and grew up to make a living off of farming. Back then times could be tough for a financial well family like the Jefferson's. Thomas Jefferson's father died early on, at 14 years old Thomas tried his best to fill his father's shoes. Thankfully a good family friend took the role of Peter so Thomas Jefferson could finish getting an education. After his years of school, and filling his mind of Wisdom Thomas Jefferson took up politics and philosophy. Which lead him to become the Governor of Virginia, and the president of the United Stated of America.

Thomas Paine was born in Britain, On January 29 1737. Paine’s education lasted until the age of thirteen, as many boys did in that period. Consequently, he started to work for his father, and then took a low-wage job collecting taxes. Paine also started to educate himself during his free time. In 1772,

Ebenezer Scrooge was born on 18th of June 1775 in Wiltshire. Unfortunately, Ebenezer’s mother Dianna died a maternal death. In his late teenage years Ebenezer moved to London with his father who was looking for greater business opportunities.

January 29, 1737 Thomas Paine was born. He was born in Thetford , England.Though, this is where his life began, this is not where he became the man that we know and speak of today. His father had great vision for his son.Fortunately for the world, Little Thomas did not think the same way.

Soon after entering Hogwarts, Harry must face a road of trials which will eventually lead him to achieve his unlikely treasure. While roaming the halls after curfew, Harry receives detention in the forbidden forest, and comes face to face with the Dark Lord. Other obstacles come to place when Harry travels down the trap door into the chambers; such as devil’s snare, a human wizard’s chess game, and the room of keys (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone). The series of tests make Harry’s mission difficult; however, the knowledge he gains from the unsuccessful trials bring him closer to his main goal. These minor bumps in Harry’s journey strengthen him emotionally and physically, readying him to defeat the traitor at the end of his succession of tests. Unexpectedly, the betrayal comes from the quivering Professor Quirrell who voluntarily gives up his body to the Dark Lord. Harry sees himself in the mirror and realizes he is magically in possession of the Sorcerer’s Stone. Shortly

Dr. Seuss was born March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts. His parents were Theodor Robert Geisel, and Henrietta Seuss Geisel.

Dr.Seuss was born in 1904 on Howard Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. His mother was Henrietta Seuss Geisel and his father was Theodore Robert. His father ran a brewery that stayed very busy. They never experienced financial problems until WW 1 started when the brewery shut down.

The other role Alan’s best known for is Severus Snape in Harry Potter. It’s the Harry Potter films that made Alan known to the younger generation. Just like Hans Gruber and the Sheriff of Nottingham, Alan was reluctant to take the role of Snape. When Alan was offered the role he said to Chris Columbus, “If i’m going to play him, i’ll need to know more about.” Rickman had a conversation with Rowling about his character and she gave him a very small piece of information about Snape and he never told anybody what it was. Director David Heyman knew that Alan had been given key information and he admits, “There were times when a director would tell Alan what to do in a scene and he would say “No, I can’t do that.” Heyman said, “Looking back, you can see there was always more going on in Rickman’s performance - a look, an expression, a sentiment - that hint at what is to come… the shadow he casts in these films is a huge one and the emotion he conveys is immeasurable.” Unlike Alan’s other characters, Snape can’t be described