Big time Harry Potter fans know what May 2 marks… the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts.
And true to tradition, author J.K. Rowling took to Twitter to apologize for killing off a character during that fateful scene. In the past, she’s paid tribute to fan favorites Remus Lupin and Fred.
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This year, the fantastical Brit chose a more controversial character, but it will still pull at your heartstrings…
It’s SNAPE!
Rowling wrote:
In case the police are reading my notifications, there’s a Battle of Hogwarts anniversary tradition going on. I am not on a murder spree. https://t.co/urrUYAMe72
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2017
OK, here it is. Please don’t start flame wars over it, but this year I’d like to apologise for killing (whispers)… Snape. *runs for cover*
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2017
Oh poor Severus Snape.
While he wasn’t loved by all, who could forget his portrayal by the late Alan Rickman??
Our hearts are breaking all over again.
[Image via WENN.]
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