Snape: The definitive analysis of Hogwarts's mysterious potions master [Hardcover]

This fully revised and expanded edition of Lorrie Kim's classic work digs deep into the life and legend of Severus Snape, fan-favorite of the Harry Potter series

While theHarry Potterseries may follow the journey of the Boy Who Lived, if you want to know the whole story, keep your eyes fixed on Severus Snape. This greasy-haired, grumpy genius, one of J.K. Rowlings most enduring gifts to English literature, is the archetypal ill-tempered teacher: demanding, acerbic, and impossible to ignore. Over the span of seven novels, Snapes remarkable role in the series can be hard to parse: Where do his true allegiances lie? Can a former Death Eater change his spots? Why does he seem to loathe the boy hes pledged to protect?

Taking an analytical approach to Hogwartss irascible, protective Potions professor, author Lorrie Kim presents a closer look at how Dumbledores double agent operates behind the scenes throughout theHarry Potterseries. By examining the story from Snapes point of view, this in-depth exploration pierces the defenses of the wizarding worlds famed Occlumens, revealing the man for who he truly is: one of pop cultures most memorable heroes.

Many have wondered what Professor Snape was thinking during the last seven years of his life. Now, finally, the secrets are revealed!Lorrie Kim lives in Philadelphia, PA with her clever, grumpy, magical spouse and their Harry Potter-reading offspring, one born between Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince and one in gestation during the publication of Deathly Hallows.