Harry: "You led Voldemort to my parents! You killed my mother and my father just as much as Voldemort did!" Snape: "I didn't kill your parents Potter and I certainly didn't kill your father!" Harry: "Liar! You did! You did kill my father!" Snape: "No Harry I didn't because I am your father!" Harry: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
I've always thought that would have been the perfect plot twist to end the series. Imagine that in Severus's memories we see how he and Lily really reconciled somehow, how they had an affair for a few months, how James found out but understood that they both really loved each other and decided to do nothing (proving that he really changed and became a better man). As Severus however passed the prophecy on to Voldemort to prevent Voldemort from suspecting his already dubious loyalties at that point, the rest was the same until the moment he received the news of Lily's death (he didn't know Harry was his). Then when Harry's first year arrives, Severus expects to see a copy of James, but is surprised to see that he doesn't really look like James, he looks like him. And from then on, absolutely everything would change.
I could see this. However, something more congruent to the storyline could be an "entanglement" between Narcissa and Severus. The Spinner's End chapter certainly seems to cry to read between the lines.
I like your theory, except that I think that Lily would've secretly gotten Harry tested in the Muggle world to know who the father was. She would never tell James, but would at least write a letter to Severus; unsent because she died before sending the owl. But, that's my only change. Maybe the letter is found years later, or held by Dumbledore?
I read an interesting fanfic about Snape being Harry's real father. It seems the Potters had trouble conceiving because of James low sperm count, and had to get a donor. Snape needed money to buy new robes for an appearance with Voldemort and saw an ad for sperm donors. He sells his sperm but then worried if it's used to create a child that will not be loved, and abused like him, so he puts a mild spell on it that it would be used by a couple would would love their child. Turns out it's the Potters and he never recognizes Harry as his.
If Snape realized he was the father, he wouldn't have resented Harry for being the reason Lily died, he would've resented himself because he caused Lily to be in that position. Of course, Snape might be self centered enough where he would've blamed Harry anyways, even though it was his own fault
Yeah I mean comparing him to his father could have been a cover. People look alike with glasses and the hair colour is clearly all wrong. How come Harry has black hair.
If you have a problem with the casting of his parents, then you have a problem with the casting of Snape, Lupin and Sirius; because they were all the same age. James and Lilly were 21 when they died. Which means Snape Lupin and Sirius were 34 in POA
@@reggiesimpson3584 hopefully if there is ever a remake they Adress this and cast actors the right approximate age. Also, whatever actor they hire to play Tom Riddle from the diary they should at the same time film the scenes from the Halfblood Prince memories at the same time. That way it's the same actor playing the role in both movies.
I always felt the reason Snape never married and had any kids was because besides pining for Lily long after her death, he like a lot of men who had a rough childhood growing up with abusive fathers felt he didn't have what it takes to be a good parent. That and the fact that he was a recluse made it harder for him to make a connection with anyone, yet alone find anyone he liked to go on dates.
Don't forget Sevrus' unrelenting bitterness Initially towards James, his ("Enemy Supreme.") Harry, because he was James' Son and the very embodiment of his cursed Father. And finally, yes, even though he Loves her, even in death, he bears a modicum of bitterness for Lilly herself for choosing James over him. Even though he was the foolish idiot who called her a "Mudblood" while in a fit of rage stoked up by James when Lilly defended him for the last time. Being an accomplished strategist both on and off the Quiddich pitch, James knew at this moment he had won Lilly, or at least turned her from Severus by exploiting his "Pure blood" bigotry causing him to show his "True colors" to Lilly at last. James knew Lilly would never, could never forgive such a base and vulgar insult. James knew or at least suspected, even hoped that Lilly would surely choose him now over Severus. It was at this realization that Severus would want revenge on James for this. That revenge came in the form of an interview between Cybil Trelawney and Albus Dumbledor when an actual fortune was told by Trelawney at The Three Broomsticks Tavern. Severus Snape did not realize just how badly that act of vengance would backfire, or what it would eventually cost him. When he reported it to Lord Voldimort.
Or he thought that "being a father automatically means you'll turn into an all-hating drunk/ect" like a lot of people that have gone through abuse and if you take a look at his job as not only a professor but also as head of the house, it's basically his responsibility to parent every Slytherin if their parents don't want to parent (like many irl student's parents say that it's the teacher's responsibility to turn kids into good people). I'd imagine he's terrified of going through the "I loved someone and then I made a mistake and they left me forever and died". Because at least from the books it looks like her leaving him to HIM came out of nowhere (like a wife leaving comes out of nowhere for many husbands) even though she had mentally checked out looooong before he even called her a mud blood.
As many others here, I believe Harry's life would be drastically different for one distinct reason: He wouldn't look like James. Let's assume it would be the same with Severus, that Harry would look exactly like him, but with Lily's eyes. As a baby, James and Lily probably wouldn't notice, because he'd be a baby with dark hair. But then he'd live with Petunia and grow older, grow to look exactly like -that horrible boy-, whom she hated even more than James. And she'd know Lily had an affair. Not sure how much that would change, since she's horrible to Harry already, but if Vernon learned of it, chances are he'd rub it in that Harry was the result of an affair, his mum "didn't even love his dad," and it would give him a whole different image of them. Then at Hogwarts, it would be obvious to everyone who knew Snape as a child. Harry would be that small, hook-nosed boy with hair that greases quickly, and look like child-Snape but with Lily's eyes. Snape is smart, he'll immediately understand. And in this case, he'll see Harry as a triumph: The one thing left behind by Lily Evans is proof that at this crucial point, she chose Severus over James. He is not Lily's child, but THEIR child, hia child, proof that she really had wanted him and has left a small human who was created in their shared passion, while betraying James. To him, proof that in the end, she chose to love him over James. Maybe, just maybe, he'd change his whole perspective about Harry, maybe even ask Dumbledore to raise him himself, as he IS the father. Dumbledore of course wouldn't agree because he needs to live with Lily's blood, which creates a whole different storyline. And Harry too would probably recognise Snape as his actual father, the one Petunia hated so much, and seek to know him. On another note, this would change many other characters relationship to him, too. Sirius would HATE him. Not only does he look like old Snivelly, he'd be a testament that Lily cheated on his best friend and acted like he was his. Maybe Sirius would come to his senses later, that it's not Harry's fault (as Snape never did), but at first, he'd have intense impulsive dislike. Remus would probably be a bit better about it, but far more distant than he was with James son. And then there is Voldemort. He would know at once that Harry Potter is the son of his former supporter who asked him not to kill Lily, and he'd know why. He'd know that Snape would not choose Voldi over Harry and he couldn't turn spy. Furthermore, everyone would know. Harry Potter, the famous Harry Potter, is the result of Lily Potter being unfaithful to her husband. Everything about Harry's life would be different as soon as he entered the world where people recognise Severus Snape.
Good comment. It would change alot of circumstances that's for sure, but if Snape were to find out before Harry came to school,that he was his, I don't think Dumbledore could stop him from keeping him. It would be tricky with voldy though.
One big factor not covered here is how much harry looked like James was constantly brought up. If he was Snape's kid then that would be very unlikely. So Snape would likely have been much friendlier because he wouldn't see James so much in harry. It would also have had some minor effect with lupin and serious as they wouldn't have had that base reaction either( they both spoke of feeling like they were back with James because he looked so much like Harry).
I think it also relevant to the self identity of Harry. Harry spend a lot of time thinking of how similiar he is to James. and that would change many things
It's funny I think Snape definitely loved Harry unconditionally because he was a part of Lilly but it seemed Harry had more of a bond with Sirius Black as a father more then his own biological Father sorry didn't like James Potter he got Lilly by default Lilly in the book was it seems attracted to Snape more then a Friend it's because he was a Death eater that is what Lilly could not ignore
Now I'm remembering when Daniel Radcliffe played Igor in Victor Frankenstein and someone made a meme that his version of Igor is what Harry Potter would have looked like if Snape had been his biological father. It fit perfectly, to be honest. In all seriousness, though, it's hard to know exactly what Snape would have been like as a father since he was abused/neglected a lot growing up. This theory is definitely an interesting one, with a lot of food for thought.
this is terrible, lily would have survived because lily and snape would be together meaning that snape wouldn't become a death eater in the first place. Secondly, snape would love Harry because Harry would have been snapes son, meaning that Harry wouldn't look like James just maybe snape. Snape looking at harry wouldn't remind him of James
What I wonder is what happened to Snape's House at Spinner's End after he died? Where did Harry and Ginny live after Voldy's Death? CURSED CHILD ISN'T CANON! So did they really settle down and live at Grimmauld Place? Also where did Teddy Lupin live after his parents' death and how involved was Harry as his Godfather? A cool idea I have is that Snape secretly left Harry his house and any money he made as an adult, because of the Lily thing and he has no one else to leave his possessions to.
Severus would of been a totally different person & wizard if Lily loved him from the start. I bet he’d never been a death eater or go to the dark lord. He’d have no reason to. His heart would of been full.
People really forget that these are just fun 'WHAT IF' scenarios, and think that you're putting forth a serious theory lmaooo. It literally specifies 'Fan-Fic' in the title.
I actually thought that Harry learning Snape was his father was going to be the twist in Deathly Hallows. But then I remembered JKR original target audience and considered that would be too deep.
I actually thought that too! I was a kid during that time, so I forgot that Harry supposedly resembled James very closely. I just thought "They both have round glasses. Big deal"
@@LauraSkellington21 No, I not saying that was JKR's plan. It's was what I was assuming/predicting while reading. But then it occurred to me that probably wasn't the best subject matter for Middlegrade which is where the series began before advancing to YA/NA.
I've actually seen people tackle this problem once or twice. Most people dismiss it, however, because they're proven to be awful people before ever meeting Harry, so while it's not a theory I personally believe in, I still think it's a neat idea.
Then why weren’t Ron, Hermione, the entire Weasley family, Harry’s school collegues etc. awful as well ? They too spent a lot of time around Harry. Not a good theory
I do think one other thing would have changed. Due to his suspicions about Harry's birth, even though he couldn't move beyond Lily's death, he would have at least forced Dumbledore to ensure the Dursley's didn't abuse Harry. Servers after all understood growing up in an abusive home and wouldn't have wanted that for his own possible child. Love this though. Would love to see what would happen if Hermione, whom also was horrible to in the books, were his actual daughter.
Quite an interesting theory to be fair, and yes Snape would have resented harry like you said one idea that would have been cool is if Sirius never suggested Peter to be the secret keep had remained their secret keeper himself, and just took his animagus form to hide from death eaters posing as a pet for the Potter's now that would have been cool
That would've been interesting. If he only went out when James or Lily did and only did so as his animagus then transformed back when he was inside that would've worked out
It so funny cuz last week while watching one of your older videos I was like I wonder if he will ever do a what if Snape was Harry's father and here we are. Love the content
I never took Snape’s reaction to Dumbledore revealing Harry had to die as him caring for him; it's just the same reaction any normal person would have after being told that a child was being raised to die in battle, that and he spent his life keeping Harry safe at risk of his own at times, Snape probably saw it as all being for nothing if Harry was going to die in the end anyway.
It is a bit odd though that Dumbledore would reveal to Snape that he has been setting Harry up to be killed by Voldemort but also neglect to inform him that Harry likely won't be killed because of his blood inside of Voldemort.
@@brandonreed09 he couldn't tell him that because snape could've told harry in his memories that he wouldn't die so the plan won't work because harry needed to face voldemort knowing that he would die and that he was sacrificing himself.
Dumbledore probably didn’t know for sure until he destroyed that one horcrux. Also he’s very careful about sharing critical information until the right moment. The last thing he’d want is Voldemort finding out and kidnap Harry somehow.
If Snape WAS Harry's father, then Snape might have been able to convince Voldemort cause he could have just told Aberforth that he was waiting for his wife at a nearby store. And he could have heard the whole entire prophecy and show it to Voldemort and lily will be alive and the series will be called 'Neville Longbottom' but Lily probably would have not have been tortured like the original Frank and Alice Longbottom (who in the 'Neville Longbottom' series are dead) and Harry would have lived a normal life I guess. (wow so many things would have been changed)
one has to wonder if that night of passion would have changed Snape too -- we see how much influence his unrequited love for Lily had on him -- that may have spurred him to openly defy or doublecross Voldy and instead of Asking Dumbledore with help saving the Potter's he might have tried his hand at taking him out -- never underestimate a poison potion placed by a would be compatriot ,just ask Snow White
Yeah, maybe Voldy´s first body would not be rendered inoperable by a rebounded AK curse, but by a well placed poison... I mean, Snape is that type of guy that can just bullshit Voldy straight into his face without Voldy noticing.
THIS HAS BEEN MY #1 THEORY SINCE I JOINED THE FANDOM! I would think that Severus would have kept any biological father maybe-ness suspicions from Harry because I think that Severus would want Harry to lose his last strand of innocence
I think you should try to redo this, but this time, tell a story from the point where Snape and Lily's relationship shifted. Start from "What if Severus never called Lily a Mudblood?". That was when their friendship was truly destroyed. I think that if he didn't call her that, Snape would've had a way better chance at honestly winning over Lily
I don't think the fact he called Lily a Mudblood (or not) is so revelent. If he hadn't, Lily would have stop their friendship one day even so. No one could stand being friend with someone who hate people like you except you for to long. Imagine in real life, you're (for exemple) an african american, and your best friend despise all other african american and he's even a big fan of a group who whant them to disappear. How long could you bear it even if that friend is nice with you but you alone?
@@elijahyoung8116 this is not true, what happened to “ our choices determine who we are” !! Snape had despised Muggles since he was young as he despised Lily's sister Petunia and he used to hang out with people who used dark magic to bully others and he considered it just a laugh the spells that James used against him were his own invention Lily said that he used to call everyone of her birth mudblood but she was the exception. James had nothing to do with it, Snape was going this path of his own free will Draco bullied Harry but Harry did not become a Death Eater
@@sirib9609 I don’t know if this would change anything but he also had a rough childhood since his parents fought constantly in front of him which more than likely traumatized him and drove him to be the person he was
@@elijahyoung8116 Yes even I felt sorry for him but come on, Harry and Voldemort also had a rough childhood. Snape had a friend in Lily who was a witch like him and she accepted him as a friend and warned him about the path he was taking. Meaning that he had the same level of support and guidance as Harry but he chose to join Voldemort because of what happened to him I mean, Harry, Neville and Luna have every right to turn against everyone. They were also bullied harshly but they remained good people. I think Snape was just a cocktail of bad genes, his parents were not good people
It is unique. But I believe that things would have been even more different. If Severus had his suspicious, he would have treated him like any other students in public. In private is something else. Severus would assign detentions for Harry. Only for the two to grow a relationship. Severus would drop hints about his past with Lily. And as much as I want a happy ending, I think Severus would actually die. I also believe Harry, and by extension Hermione, would not marry into the Weasley family.
I believe Snape secretly did love Harry if for no other reason than Harry being that living connection Snape would have with Lily and despite that side of Snape did love Harry whatever resentment Snape felt could have spring out of emotional pain more than actual anger and hatred. Literally every day Snape saw Harry was a reminder of the moment ending up to Lily's death and everything Snape knew about what happened.
The problem with "not a lot would have changed" is that obviously being Snape's and not James' biological son would've made Harry a 50% different person. He would've looked different, have a different character and different talents. First of all, everyone comparing Harry to James and saying how much he looks like his father played a big part in Harry's development in his early teens. Now obviously Harry wouldn't visually resemble James anywhere near as much. It would have changed some things. Harry's born quidditch talent wouldn't make any sense if it wasn't inheritted from James. He didn't have opportunities to build it up through practice. What about his patronus being the same as James'? It wouldn't make a lot of sense as well.
He wouldn't have looked like James at all. Biologically people usually get their characteristics from either mom or dad not a guy who was "in love" with mom.
I think you overestimate the role of genes in the building of character and and underestimate the role of environment. Skills for instance aren't genetically inheritable things (unless of course epigenetic theories are accurate). So Harry could be one just because he wanted to be and trained to be.
@@stewartmair3995 I don't think they're trying to argue nature over nurture, but rather pointing out that a lot of seemingly inconsequential things would've changed. Snape wouldn't have hated him since he wouldn't have looked like James, Harry likely wouldn't have nearly the same skill with flying and so he might never join the Quidditch team. Sirius and Remus would have a completely different relationship with him because he's not their friend's son, and even academic interests or strengths might change, since it seems everyone's magic is unique and better suited to different uses. It's not about the genetics necessarily changing everything about him, but rather the change in genes affecting minor things that cause a butterfly effect, which derails things the further you go.
I love this theory but I prefer James being Harry's father. It adds more depth to Snape's character because it shows how difficult it was for Snape to develop affection for Harry because Harry looks like James. I feel like the fact that Harry isn't Snape's son makes it sweeter that Snape protected him and cared for him.
While I love that sentiment, I feel compelled to point out both the gross mistreatment Harry suffered while under Snape's care, alongside the fact that Snape only protected Harry because Dumbledore forced him to take an unbreakable vow to do so in exchange for protecting Lily and James - something he didn't even fulfill on his end of the bargain. I think Snape grew to care about Harry, but only because he was being forced into becoming a martyr. Snape probably realized, having heard from Dumbledore that Harry must die, that he'd die young having lived a miserable life and felt remorse for having contributed to that misery. But I don't think he ever truly cared for Harry's physical or emotional wellbeing outside of fulfilling his vow.
@@wolfywonder8480 Snape was a real person for Godsake... I dont like how the marauders fans define snapes whole character over how he was as a teacher. Nor do i like how Snape fans degrade at James. Its very important for people to understand that all others were Heros and Villains only these two were Humans with real Human Emotions
The books stressed how much Harry looked like James. Everything but the eyes which came from Lily. That’s probably one of the reasons Snape struggled with Harry. He looked so much like his childhood tormentor.
@Logia SD I'm not arguing with you there. I have read the books. Snape was not a nice person. Most Slytherins aren't. Snape isn't the only one that didn't get the full story in the movies. Molly Weasley was very short changed.
Hows this for a what if. What if Voldemort himself was HArrys father. This is actually a thing in a fanfiction im reading. Its not complete but what there is is pretty damn good.
I still confused that why severus snape himself was not fight against Voldemort and nagini to protect himself in deathly hallows part 2 when severus realised that Voldemort is gonna kill him.
Good theory, but it is often mentioned that Harry physically resembled James in an impressive way, and that was also a reason why Snape could not really get along with him
what about his appearance, part of snapes hate to harry was that harry resembled james a lot, i think snape would at least see the resemblance to himself
They would have probably both been happier. Snape would had to change to be with Lily So he would be nicer. And Harry would have never been marked by Voldemort And given that Snape is nice to Slytherines, who aren't his children, he should definitely be nice to his own child.
2 reason why Snape wasn't 'nicer' to Harry. Even if he suspected Harry was his son thhe Wizarding world accepted Harry as James Potter's son. The second being that Snape was a Deatheater he couldn't afford to be seen to be favoring Harry. It is feasable that Harry could be Snape's son. Both James and Snape were dark haired and any mention of Harry looking like James could have been wishful thinking.
Oooh gotta grab some popcorn for this one😜, tbh while reading the books I had hoped for something like this (at least maybe Lily and Severus kissing) to happen! Always enjoy these videos
I’d say their relationship would still be hostile, but more caring. I’m sure if he was his blood father, he would feel a deep connection with him, which would nerf his tense behavior towards him.
A lot would have changed not even just Harry's appearance but the fact that Voldemort probably wouldn't have known about the prophecy The Potter's would have survived and that would have to be another way that Voldemort disappears or dies or more likely stays alive or the war progresses. But then again it would have been to the good guys advantage having a purely loyal Snape spying for them that assuming that they don't know that he has a child with Lily
Yeah, I completely agree, a ton of stuff would've changed. I've been crafting a rough story idea based on this sort of AU, and I never once doubted that a ton of stuff would change. I think it's much more unbelievable to think hardly anything would change, really XP
Nice content! I have a question. In Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, who was the one other person to have claimed the vial of felix felicis? Was it Snape or Tom Riddle? Like, I think it was the first class assignment, and maybe Snape have worked the instructions to find they don't work and so he found the correct procedure later. I think it's Snape, but I need confirmation.
It's just in the movie. The way he offers it in the book is like "for the best of the day", even if you don't manage to do it perfectly. So, one by year, you just have to be better than the rest of the class. So I guess they both had it. But I think in the movie it was probably Snape. Or maybe not, because Tom was is super favourite .
This was a great video! But after watching it, I got to thinking. What if Snape used a glamour spell to disguise himself, and gifted Harry a magical diorama while he was living with the Durseley's? This diorama is a place where Harry could have learned potions as well as spells, both defensive and offensive, via a Snape hologram or "ghost visage" generated by the diorama. He could put his hand onto the diorama and be "transported" to the classrooms featured on the diorama. All while doing this without the knowledge of either the Ministry of Magic or Dumbledore. And he could have found a note Snape wrote him. Now THAT would be a interesting twist to the first novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as well as the rest of his education of magical knowledge. Just saying.
Video idea for you to do: What additional effects do spells have that are not seen in the movies? For instance, what else can the patronus charm do besides ward off dementors?
The only problem is this would've prevented the events of the whole saga, as it was prophesied that the child's parents were people who had defied Voldemort 3 times, that would've excluded Harry from the prophecy. What would've happened then is Voldemort would've gone after Neville and would've killed him. Yes, maybe Voldemort could've thought James was Harry's father, but upon finding out, seeing as the child was his and to protect Lily, Severus would most likely tell the Dark Lord. If Severus was unaware he was Harry's father, then James and Lily would've still died, but Harry wouldn't've been the "Chosen One", Voldemort woudn't've known the "Chosen One" was Neville, thus creating a whole different universe. Anyway, I would've still loved a bit of canonical Snily romance, maybe in a Pre-James era?
Not necessarily if Harry only found out that snape was his biological father after all the books had ended. Because of all the Indecisiveness. From dumbledore and a few other teachers that refuse to tell him the truth. He would seek out a paternity test to find out who his true biological father is.
If Snape was Harry's father, then nobody in the whole series would've ever told Harry how he looked so much like James. I'm pretty sure his looks would've given it away.
Here's a what if idea that might make for an interesting topic, what if in Prisoner of Azkaban Lupin had remembered to take wolfsbane before the confrontation with Sirius in the shrieking shack thus retaining control after turning into a werewolf allowing Harry Ron and Hermione to successfully turn Peter Petigrew in and clear Sirius' name.
Besides the appearance comments all his life, he's good at quidditch, which is meant to be a genetic talent passed on from James. It'd be kinda cool to play with such an idea but there's too much going against it.
Oh yes please. Harry Potter - the son of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. Christmas, New Year and my Birthday had just arrived all at once!! Love this theory. So completely plausible and what I would have wanted for Lily and Snape. Snape was damaged as a result of never knowing love, warmth, complete and utter acceptance and affection from the first person that brought all of that home to him. I think Snape had become cold, vindictive, broken and selfish when Lily turned her back on him.
I've got a question that's bugging me for some time. I've always wondered whether the Weasley kids had their own jobs to pay for stuff they wanted or needed. From the books and films I gather that they didn't. But in the Muggle world, when your 12 or older you start to have jobs to help you with social and financial skills, business skill and to become more independent. Doesn't it work the same way in wizarding world? If it doesn't, why not? It would've helped Arthur and Molly out tremendously financially speaking and the kids could've learned a lot from it as well. If Ron had had a job he wouldn't have to use his brothers wand or rat for example or he could've bought his own robe and not being picked at at school.What's the law here? And what's your (HP theory and commenters) take on this?
At 12 years old? What? What country are you talking about? In the U.S. some places will hire you at 14 or 15, but that is rare. Most places will only start hiring at 16 according to law, and even that is restricted with as far as how much you can work because you are not a legal adult until you are 18. The entertainment industry, it is the only exception that I can think of where younger children are working, and children working in it are strictly monitored. You also kind of make it sound like minors absolutely have to get jobs. It can be helpful if it doesn't interfere with their school work, but they don't have to. Furthermore, even if they do, their parents are still responsible for them. In fact, some countries like Japan are really strict with kids working and actually don't want them to because it affects their school work. Granted, school are overstepping their boundaries there, but you get my point.
He was helping harry Because he was the one who caused him to be turned into an orphan by passing the prophecy to Voldemort he also bullied Harry at Hogwarts.
No I don't like this version. I like to think that Snape protected Harry because his love for Lily was so strong and true that it didn't matter that Harry was not his son.
6:44 Using new information - even if provided by another student - to refine a process or thesis is not cheating. Tossing the book into the room of requirement, the aspect of the "place where everything is hidden", was a selfish act. Severus Snape was brilliant at potions and his book sans curses should have been presented to elevate the art. In time, others will "rediscover" the information destroyed by fiendfyre. But in that instance, the opportunity to help everyone gain a better understanding of potion-making was thrown away. I was surprised Hermione failed to see this.
Can you imagine when he sees Snapes memories when hes trying to get harry to prevent Voldemort of entering his mind and harry sees Snape and his mother screwing? "That's right potter, I gave your mother my 6 1/2, hard wood... unyielding wand while your father was strutting about at work... Now get. OUT". Harry: "My father doesn't strut". *starts sobbing*
Father or not. Snape loved Harry because Harry was part of Lilly. Protecting Harry was protecting that peace of Lilly. Snape wasn't able to protect Lilly but he could protect Harry. Snape also hated Harry cz he reminds Snape of James who bullied him and took the woman he loved away.
Love your videos. Another video idea. What if Harry had a normal childhood and was raised by his parents and had Lupin and the 3 friends in his life. What would his childhood would of been like ? What differences in Harry’s personality would be there. Would Harry have brothers and sisters ? What would his friendship group be like ?. Would he still have dated Ginny for an example?
They would have probably both been happier. Snape would had to change to be with Lily So he would be nicer. And Harry would have never been marked by Voldemort And given that Snape is nice to Slytherines, who aren't his children, he should definitely be nice to his own child.
Hear me out on this in the half blood prince there was only one student that got the liquid luck snape so what if he saved his luck to get with Lilly and then she ended up pregnant with Harry because with liquid luck all your endeavors will succeed at least till it wears off
Damn, this would have been one of the greatest "I'm your father" moments ever if this had happened.
I'm.....your.....father...
-Said Snape with an impossible-to-read expression
Harry: "You led Voldemort to my parents! You killed my mother and my father just as much as Voldemort did!"
Snape: "I didn't kill your parents Potter and I certainly didn't kill your father!"
Harry: "Liar! You did! You did kill my father!"
Snape: "No Harry I didn't because I am your father!"
Harry: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Harry, I am your father……..
'... the dark eyes meet the green ones. "I'm proud of you, son" then Harry saw the life vanishing from the dark eyes'
(Ps: your comment made my day 🤣)
Did you know in the books I read when Harry had a mission with Dumbledore, he achieved it and Dumbledore said, "Good Job, Son."
I've always thought that would have been the perfect plot twist to end the series. Imagine that in Severus's memories we see how he and Lily really reconciled somehow, how they had an affair for a few months, how James found out but understood that they both really loved each other and decided to do nothing (proving that he really changed and became a better man). As Severus however passed the prophecy on to Voldemort to prevent Voldemort from suspecting his already dubious loyalties at that point, the rest was the same until the moment he received the news of Lily's death (he didn't know Harry was his). Then when Harry's first year arrives, Severus expects to see a copy of James, but is surprised to see that he doesn't really look like James, he looks like him. And from then on, absolutely everything would change.
I could see this. However, something more congruent to the storyline could be an "entanglement" between Narcissa and Severus. The Spinner's End chapter certainly seems to cry to read between the lines.
Yea things were getting a little weird there.
Draco being Snapes son is actually a really good theory!
I like your theory, except that I think that Lily would've secretly gotten Harry tested in the Muggle world to know who the father was. She would never tell James, but would at least write a letter to Severus; unsent because she died before sending the owl. But, that's my only change. Maybe the letter is found years later, or held by Dumbledore?
When it comes to baby Harry, James....... you are not the father!
I read an interesting fanfic about Snape being Harry's real father. It seems the Potters had trouble conceiving because of James low sperm count, and had to get a donor. Snape needed money to buy new robes for an appearance with Voldemort and saw an ad for sperm donors. He sells his sperm but then worried if it's used to create a child that will not be loved, and abused like him, so he puts a mild spell on it that it would be used by a couple would would love their child. Turns out it's the Potters and he never recognizes Harry as his.
If Snape realized he was the father, he wouldn't have resented Harry for being the reason Lily died, he would've resented himself because he caused Lily to be in that position. Of course, Snape might be self centered enough where he would've blamed Harry anyways, even though it was his own fault
I was iffy about this video but I loved it! More please!!
I agree with that scenario, if professor Snape is not living in the past and care for Harry.
Yeah I mean comparing him to his father could have been a cover. People look alike with glasses and the hair colour is clearly all wrong. How come Harry has black hair.
They say Harry looks like James but isn't that just a thing people say?
I’m still bugged about the casting of HP’s parents. They died super young but look like they’re middle aged in the film, like come on.
Its a british thing, most British adults dress and look older than they are.
@@Justfishcatches James in the movies looked like he was pushing 50
This is what James and Lily would look like if they were alive.
If you have a problem with the casting of his parents, then you have a problem with the casting of Snape, Lupin and Sirius; because they were all the same age. James and Lilly were 21 when they died. Which means Snape Lupin and Sirius were 34 in POA
@@reggiesimpson3584 hopefully if there is ever a remake they Adress this and cast actors the right approximate age. Also, whatever actor they hire to play Tom Riddle from the diary they should at the same time film the scenes from the Halfblood Prince memories at the same time. That way it's the same actor playing the role in both movies.
I always felt the reason Snape never married and had any kids was because besides pining for Lily long after her death, he like a lot of men who had a rough childhood growing up with abusive fathers felt he didn't have what it takes to be a good parent. That and the fact that he was a recluse made it harder for him to make a connection with anyone, yet alone find anyone he liked to go on dates.
Don't forget Sevrus' unrelenting bitterness Initially towards James, his ("Enemy Supreme.") Harry, because he was James' Son and the very embodiment of his cursed Father. And finally, yes, even though he Loves her, even in death, he bears a modicum of bitterness for Lilly herself for choosing James over him. Even though he was the foolish idiot who called her a "Mudblood" while in a fit of rage stoked up by James when Lilly defended him for the last time. Being an accomplished strategist both on and off the Quiddich pitch, James knew at this moment he had won Lilly, or at least turned her from Severus by exploiting his "Pure blood" bigotry causing him to show his "True colors" to Lilly at last. James knew Lilly would never, could never forgive such a base and vulgar insult. James knew or at least suspected, even hoped that Lilly would surely choose him now over Severus. It was at this realization that Severus would want revenge on James for this. That revenge came in the form of an interview between Cybil Trelawney and Albus Dumbledor when an actual fortune was told by Trelawney at The Three Broomsticks Tavern. Severus Snape did not realize just how badly that act of vengance would backfire, or what it would eventually cost him. When he reported it to Lord Voldimort.
Or he thought that "being a father automatically means you'll turn into an all-hating drunk/ect" like a lot of people that have gone through abuse and if you take a look at his job as not only a professor but also as head of the house, it's basically his responsibility to parent every Slytherin if their parents don't want to parent (like many irl student's parents say that it's the teacher's responsibility to turn kids into good people). I'd imagine he's terrified of going through the "I loved someone and then I made a mistake and they left me forever and died". Because at least from the books it looks like her leaving him to HIM came out of nowhere (like a wife leaving comes out of nowhere for many husbands) even though she had mentally checked out looooong before he even called her a mud blood.
As many others here, I believe Harry's life would be drastically different for one distinct reason: He wouldn't look like James. Let's assume it would be the same with Severus, that Harry would look exactly like him, but with Lily's eyes. As a baby, James and Lily probably wouldn't notice, because he'd be a baby with dark hair. But then he'd live with Petunia and grow older, grow to look exactly like -that horrible boy-, whom she hated even more than James. And she'd know Lily had an affair. Not sure how much that would change, since she's horrible to Harry already, but if Vernon learned of it, chances are he'd rub it in that Harry was the result of an affair, his mum "didn't even love his dad," and it would give him a whole different image of them. Then at Hogwarts, it would be obvious to everyone who knew Snape as a child. Harry would be that small, hook-nosed boy with hair that greases quickly, and look like child-Snape but with Lily's eyes. Snape is smart, he'll immediately understand. And in this case, he'll see Harry as a triumph: The one thing left behind by Lily Evans is proof that at this crucial point, she chose Severus over James. He is not Lily's child, but THEIR child, hia child, proof that she really had wanted him and has left a small human who was created in their shared passion, while betraying James. To him, proof that in the end, she chose to love him over James. Maybe, just maybe, he'd change his whole perspective about Harry, maybe even ask Dumbledore to raise him himself, as he IS the father. Dumbledore of course wouldn't agree because he needs to live with Lily's blood, which creates a whole different storyline. And Harry too would probably recognise Snape as his actual father, the one Petunia hated so much, and seek to know him.
On another note, this would change many other characters relationship to him, too. Sirius would HATE him. Not only does he look like old Snivelly, he'd be a testament that Lily cheated on his best friend and acted like he was his. Maybe Sirius would come to his senses later, that it's not Harry's fault (as Snape never did), but at first, he'd have intense impulsive dislike. Remus would probably be a bit better about it, but far more distant than he was with James son.
And then there is Voldemort. He would know at once that Harry Potter is the son of his former supporter who asked him not to kill Lily, and he'd know why. He'd know that Snape would not choose Voldi over Harry and he couldn't turn spy.
Furthermore, everyone would know. Harry Potter, the famous Harry Potter, is the result of Lily Potter being unfaithful to her husband.
Everything about Harry's life would be different as soon as he entered the world where people recognise Severus Snape.
I honestly think that's the most likely scenario. Great explanation btw
yeah it would be drastically different. so different in fact he wouldnt even exist
@@cjvaye99 I sure am glad you explained that properly so we don't have to guess what kind of scenario you mean.
Good comment. It would change alot of circumstances that's for sure, but if Snape were to find out before Harry came to school,that he was his, I don't think Dumbledore could stop him from keeping him. It would be tricky with voldy though.
True I was wondering what the child would look like… “looks like the father” is high thing… so it’s probably obvious
One big factor not covered here is how much harry looked like James was constantly brought up. If he was Snape's kid then that would be very unlikely. So Snape would likely have been much friendlier because he wouldn't see James so much in harry. It would also have had some minor effect with lupin and serious as they wouldn't have had that base reaction either( they both spoke of feeling like they were back with James because he looked so much like Harry).
That and the fact lilly hated Snape at this point . Like she hated him and never spoke to him which fueled his hate and anger to james . Like
@@justlooking1299 You never heard Lily actually say that ;)
@@AlphaGeekgirl because she stopped talking to him and about him 😂
Exactly hat I as thinking
Snape made a young boys greatest fear himself and constantly bullied everyone around him.
Here is the thing, in the book they keep talking about how much he looks like James, and that is one of the reasons that snape despises him
Beauty is but one polyjuice potion away
I agree, a large part of how he felt about Harry was the he looked like his school bully and the man who got the woman he was in love with.
I think it also relevant to the self identity of Harry. Harry spend a lot of time thinking of how similiar he is to James.
and that would change many things
@@chrono-nautsnekclawclan7160 Until it wears off in a few hours and you need to drink it again lol
Yes true
It's funny I think Snape definitely loved Harry unconditionally because he was a part of Lilly but it seemed Harry had more of a bond with Sirius Black as a father more then his own biological Father sorry didn't like James Potter he got Lilly by default Lilly in the book was it seems attracted to Snape more then a Friend it's because he was a Death eater that is what Lilly could not ignore
SO EXCITED FOR THIS ONE I LIKE THIS KIND OF THEORY!!!
Snape did have that Father/Uncle aura. Always was my top favorite character
Now I'm remembering when Daniel Radcliffe played Igor in Victor Frankenstein and someone made a meme that his version of Igor is what Harry Potter would have looked like if Snape had been his biological father. It fit perfectly, to be honest.
In all seriousness, though, it's hard to know exactly what Snape would have been like as a father since he was abused/neglected a lot growing up. This theory is definitely an interesting one, with a lot of food for thought.
this is terrible, lily would have survived because lily and snape would be together meaning that snape wouldn't become a death eater in the first place. Secondly, snape would love Harry because Harry would have been snapes son, meaning that Harry wouldn't look like James just maybe snape. Snape looking at harry wouldn't remind him of James
This is exactly what I was looking for! What would Harry be like if raised by Snape and Lily? His school years and after.
Exactly!
What I wonder is what happened to Snape's House at Spinner's End after he died? Where did Harry and Ginny live after Voldy's Death? CURSED CHILD ISN'T CANON! So did they really settle down and live at Grimmauld Place? Also where did Teddy Lupin live after his parents' death and how involved was Harry as his Godfather?
A cool idea I have is that Snape secretly left Harry his house and any money he made as an adult, because of the Lily thing and he has no one else to leave his possessions to.
Severus would of been a totally different person & wizard if Lily loved him from the start. I bet he’d never been a death eater or go to the dark lord. He’d have no reason to. His heart would of been full.
People really forget that these are just fun 'WHAT IF' scenarios, and think that you're putting forth a serious theory lmaooo. It literally specifies 'Fan-Fic' in the title.
"I'm your father" Snape said calmly
I actually thought that Harry learning Snape was his father was going to be the twist in Deathly Hallows. But then I remembered JKR original target audience and considered that would be too deep.
So you're saying she was going to do that but then decided not to omg
@@LauraSkellington21 No she wasn't
By that time her original audience would be all grown up lol.
I actually thought that too! I was a kid during that time, so I forgot that Harry supposedly resembled James very closely. I just thought "They both have round glasses. Big deal"
@@LauraSkellington21 No, I not saying that was JKR's plan. It's was what I was assuming/predicting while reading. But then it occurred to me that probably wasn't the best subject matter for Middlegrade which is where the series began before advancing to YA/NA.
I've got a somewhat well thought-out theory:
What if the Dursley's were so messed up because they were exposed to a horcrux (Harry) for too long?...
I've actually seen people tackle this problem once or twice. Most people dismiss it, however, because they're proven to be awful people before ever meeting Harry, so while it's not a theory I personally believe in, I still think it's a neat idea.
@@wolfywonder8480 yea I guess Harry's complete soul overthrew a part of Voldemort's
Then why weren’t Ron, Hermione, the entire Weasley family, Harry’s school collegues etc. awful as well ? They too spent a lot of time around Harry. Not a good theory
I do think one other thing would have changed. Due to his suspicions about Harry's birth, even though he couldn't move beyond Lily's death, he would have at least forced Dumbledore to ensure the Dursley's didn't abuse Harry. Servers after all understood growing up in an abusive home and wouldn't have wanted that for his own possible child. Love this though.
Would love to see what would happen if Hermione, whom also was horrible to in the books, were his actual daughter.
Quite an interesting theory to be fair, and yes Snape would have resented harry like you said one idea that would have been cool is if Sirius never suggested Peter to be the secret keep had remained their secret keeper himself, and just took his animagus form to hide from death eaters posing as a pet for the Potter's now that would have been cool
Wouldn’t Wormtail just tell Voldemort that Sirius was an animagus though?
That would've been interesting. If he only went out when James or Lily did and only did so as his animagus then transformed back when he was inside that would've worked out
Counter theory, what if Snape adopted Harry after Voldemort's fall.
It's an interesting thought exercise and a common fanfic idea because it would probably be a darn mess.
Also snape played the part of hating him bc it protected him… he loved Harry…
It so funny cuz last week while watching one of your older videos I was like I wonder if he will ever do a what if Snape was Harry's father and here we are. Love the content
I never took Snape’s reaction to Dumbledore revealing Harry had to die as him caring for him; it's just the same reaction any normal person would have after being told that a child was being raised to die in battle, that and he spent his life keeping Harry safe at risk of his own at times, Snape probably saw it as all being for nothing if Harry was going to die in the end anyway.
Lol, really but not all will help him thereafter
It is a bit odd though that Dumbledore would reveal to Snape that he has been setting Harry up to be killed by Voldemort but also neglect to inform him that Harry likely won't be killed because of his blood inside of Voldemort.
@@brandonreed09 he couldn't tell him that because snape could've told harry in his memories that he wouldn't die so the plan won't work because harry needed to face voldemort knowing that he would die and that he was sacrificing himself.
Dumbledore probably didn’t know for sure until he destroyed that one horcrux. Also he’s very careful about sharing critical information until the right moment. The last thing he’d want is Voldemort finding out and kidnap Harry somehow.
If Snape WAS Harry's father, then Snape might have been able to convince Voldemort cause he could have just told Aberforth that he was waiting for his wife at a nearby store. And he could have heard the whole entire prophecy and show it to Voldemort and lily will be alive and the series will be called 'Neville Longbottom' but Lily probably would have not have been tortured like the original Frank and Alice Longbottom (who in the 'Neville Longbottom' series are dead) and Harry would have lived a normal life I guess. (wow so many things would have been changed)
one has to wonder if that night of passion would have changed Snape too -- we see how much influence his unrequited love for Lily had on him -- that may have spurred him to openly defy or doublecross Voldy and instead of Asking Dumbledore with help saving the Potter's he might have tried his hand at taking him out -- never underestimate a poison potion placed by a would be compatriot ,just ask Snow White
Yeah, maybe Voldy´s first body would not be rendered inoperable by a rebounded AK curse, but by a well placed poison... I mean, Snape is that type of guy that can just bullshit Voldy straight into his face without Voldy noticing.
THIS HAS BEEN MY #1 THEORY SINCE I JOINED THE FANDOM!
I would think that Severus would have kept any biological father maybe-ness suspicions from Harry because I think that Severus would want Harry to lose his last strand of innocence
I think you should try to redo this, but this time, tell a story from the point where Snape and Lily's relationship shifted. Start from "What if Severus never called Lily a Mudblood?". That was when their friendship was truly destroyed. I think that if he didn't call her that, Snape would've had a way better chance at honestly winning over Lily
Should do a video on Snape marrying Lily instead of James. Then Harry's story raised as Snape's son.
I don't think the fact he called Lily a Mudblood (or not) is so revelent. If he hadn't, Lily would have stop their friendship one day even so. No one could stand being friend with someone who hate people like you except you for to long. Imagine in real life, you're (for exemple) an african american, and your best friend despise all other african american and he's even a big fan of a group who whant them to disappear. How long could you bear it even if that friend is nice with you but you alone?
How about what if... Dumbledore became the Minister of Magic instead of Fudge.
If Snape was the father of Harry, Voldemort probably wouldn't have made it through the door so easily?
True voldy walked in like he owned the house James clearly isn’t that smart minded to make the door stronger when there being chased
I would’ve liked if snape was Harry’s father cause as Lily puts it James is “an arrogant toe rage”
James change while snape joined to a group that goal is to kill people like lily so gross, thank goodness she married james
@@sirib9609 meant to say if he went down the right path. I feel like James bullying him pushed him down that path
@@elijahyoung8116
this is not true, what happened to
“ our choices determine who we are” !!
Snape had despised Muggles since he was young as he despised Lily's sister Petunia
and he used to hang out with people who used dark magic to bully others and he considered it just a laugh
the spells that James used against him were his own invention
Lily said that he used to call everyone of her birth mudblood but she was the exception.
James had nothing to do with it, Snape was going this path of his own free will
Draco bullied Harry but Harry did not become a Death Eater
@@sirib9609 I don’t know if this would change anything but he also had a rough childhood since his parents fought constantly in front of him which more than likely traumatized him and drove him to be the person he was
@@elijahyoung8116
Yes even I felt sorry for him
but come on, Harry and Voldemort also had a rough childhood.
Snape had a friend in Lily who was a witch like him and she accepted him as a friend and warned him about the path he was taking.
Meaning that he had the same level of support and guidance as Harry but he chose to join Voldemort because of what happened to him
I mean, Harry, Neville and Luna have every right to turn against everyone.
They were also bullied harshly but they remained good people.
I think Snape was just a cocktail of bad genes, his parents were not good people
It is unique. But I believe that things would have been even more different. If Severus had his suspicious, he would have treated him like any other students in public. In private is something else. Severus would assign detentions for Harry. Only for the two to grow a relationship. Severus would drop hints about his past with Lily. And as much as I want a happy ending, I think Severus would actually die. I also believe Harry, and by extension Hermione, would not marry into the Weasley family.
I believe Snape secretly did love Harry if for no other reason than Harry being that living connection Snape would have with Lily and despite that side of Snape did love Harry whatever resentment Snape felt could have spring out of emotional pain more than actual anger and hatred. Literally every day Snape saw Harry was a reminder of the moment ending up to Lily's death and everything Snape knew about what happened.
What happened when Harry would have left to Snape instead of The Dursleys. if Snape is father of Harry.
The problem with "not a lot would have changed" is that obviously being Snape's and not James' biological son would've made Harry a 50% different person. He would've looked different, have a different character and different talents.
First of all, everyone comparing Harry to James and saying how much he looks like his father played a big part in Harry's development in his early teens. Now obviously Harry wouldn't visually resemble James anywhere near as much. It would have changed some things.
Harry's born quidditch talent wouldn't make any sense if it wasn't inheritted from James. He didn't have opportunities to build it up through practice.
What about his patronus being the same as James'? It wouldn't make a lot of sense as well.
Agreed. Although with Snape’s patronus being a doe just like Lily’s that could have been an interesting disguise
He wouldn't have looked like James at all. Biologically people usually get their characteristics from either mom or dad not a guy who was "in love" with mom.
I think you overestimate the role of genes in the building of character and and underestimate the role of environment. Skills for instance aren't genetically inheritable things (unless of course epigenetic theories are accurate). So Harry could be one just because he wanted to be and trained to be.
I disagree with harry not being a talented quidditch player or flyer. Snape was so talented of a flyer that he didn't even need a broom...
@@stewartmair3995 I don't think they're trying to argue nature over nurture, but rather pointing out that a lot of seemingly inconsequential things would've changed. Snape wouldn't have hated him since he wouldn't have looked like James, Harry likely wouldn't have nearly the same skill with flying and so he might never join the Quidditch team. Sirius and Remus would have a completely different relationship with him because he's not their friend's son, and even academic interests or strengths might change, since it seems everyone's magic is unique and better suited to different uses. It's not about the genetics necessarily changing everything about him, but rather the change in genes affecting minor things that cause a butterfly effect, which derails things the further you go.
I love this theory but I prefer James being Harry's father. It adds more depth to Snape's character because it shows how difficult it was for Snape to develop affection for Harry because Harry looks like James. I feel like the fact that Harry isn't Snape's son makes it sweeter that Snape protected him and cared for him.
While I love that sentiment, I feel compelled to point out both the gross mistreatment Harry suffered while under Snape's care, alongside the fact that Snape only protected Harry because Dumbledore forced him to take an unbreakable vow to do so in exchange for protecting Lily and James - something he didn't even fulfill on his end of the bargain. I think Snape grew to care about Harry, but only because he was being forced into becoming a martyr. Snape probably realized, having heard from Dumbledore that Harry must die, that he'd die young having lived a miserable life and felt remorse for having contributed to that misery. But I don't think he ever truly cared for Harry's physical or emotional wellbeing outside of fulfilling his vow.
@@wolfywonder8480 Snape was a real person for Godsake... I dont like how the marauders fans define snapes whole character over how he was as a teacher. Nor do i like how Snape fans degrade at James. Its very important for people to understand that all others were Heros and Villains only these two were Humans with real Human Emotions
The books stressed how much Harry looked like James. Everything but the eyes which came from Lily. That’s probably one of the reasons Snape struggled with Harry. He looked so much like his childhood tormentor.
@Logia SD I'm not arguing with you there. I have read the books. Snape was not a nice person. Most Slytherins aren't. Snape isn't the only one that didn't get the full story in the movies. Molly Weasley was very short changed.
Hows this for a what if. What if Voldemort himself was HArrys father. This is actually a thing in a fanfiction im reading. Its not complete but what there is is pretty damn good.
I still confused that why severus snape himself was not fight against Voldemort and nagini to protect himself in deathly hallows part 2 when severus realised that Voldemort is gonna kill him.
Good theory, but it is often mentioned that Harry physically resembled James in an impressive way, and that was also a reason why Snape could not really get along with him
I don't really like James, and would rather headcqnnon this then know Belatrix did it with Voldy, and she looked nothing like either parent.
My mama always said, if the woman resents or hate the baby’s father, the child will end up looking like the father, lol.
"You look so much like your father, with your greasy hair and hooked nose"
what about his appearance, part of snapes hate to harry was that harry resembled james a lot, i think snape would at least see the resemblance to himself
His name is also different. Need a fanfiction for this please.
Seeing a kid for the first time and realizing they have a suspicious resemblance to you would be an oh blank moment for anyone.
They would have probably both been happier.
Snape would had to change to be with Lily
So he would be nicer.
And Harry would have never been marked by Voldemort
And given that Snape is nice to Slytherines, who aren't his children, he should definitely be nice to his own child.
Harry would have been a Gobstones champion if raised by Snape from the outset thanks to help from Nana Prince
but then this theory is immediately debunked as many people have commented that Harry looks just like his father James, and has his mother's eyes
its not a theory, but a fan fiction
2 reason why Snape wasn't 'nicer' to Harry. Even if he suspected Harry was his son thhe Wizarding world accepted Harry as James Potter's son. The second being that Snape was a Deatheater he couldn't afford to be seen to be favoring Harry. It is feasable that Harry could be Snape's son. Both James and Snape were dark haired and any mention of Harry looking like James could have been wishful thinking.
Oooh gotta grab some popcorn for this one😜, tbh while reading the books I had hoped for something like this (at least maybe Lily and Severus kissing) to happen! Always enjoy these videos
I’d say their relationship would still be hostile, but more caring. I’m sure if he was his blood father, he would feel a deep connection with him, which would nerf his tense behavior towards him.
A lot would have changed not even just Harry's appearance but the fact that Voldemort probably wouldn't have known about the prophecy The Potter's would have survived and that would have to be another way that Voldemort disappears or dies or more likely stays alive or the war progresses. But then again it would have been to the good guys advantage having a purely loyal Snape spying for them that assuming that they don't know that he has a child with Lily
Yeah, I completely agree, a ton of stuff would've changed. I've been crafting a rough story idea based on this sort of AU, and I never once doubted that a ton of stuff would change. I think it's much more unbelievable to think hardly anything would change, really XP
Nice content!
I have a question.
In Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, who was the one other person to have claimed the vial of felix felicis?
Was it Snape or Tom Riddle?
Like, I think it was the first class assignment, and maybe Snape have worked the instructions to find they don't work and so he found the correct procedure later.
I think it's Snape, but I need confirmation.
It's just in the movie. The way he offers it in the book is like "for the best of the day", even if you don't manage to do it perfectly. So, one by year, you just have to be better than the rest of the class. So I guess they both had it. But I think in the movie it was probably Snape. Or maybe not, because Tom was is super favourite .
IMHO if Snape knew he was Harry´s father, which he certainly would have at first sight, he would have made much more of that liquid luck.
What if james and Lily broke up a week after getting together and lily ended up with Severus what might've happened to Harry then
Snape could also have used Polyjuice Potion.
This is one of the coolest ideas for a hp theory and you managed to make it as lame as possible...the story hardly changes at all.
Harry's hair is darker than James'
And he always had a problem keeping it tidy... like his father, Severus :P
This was a great video! But after watching it, I got to thinking. What if Snape used a glamour spell to disguise himself, and gifted Harry a magical diorama while he was living with the Durseley's? This diorama is a place where Harry could have learned potions as well as spells, both defensive and offensive, via a Snape hologram or "ghost visage" generated by the diorama. He could put his hand onto the diorama and be "transported" to the classrooms featured on the diorama. All while doing this without the knowledge of either the Ministry of Magic or Dumbledore. And he could have found a note Snape wrote him. Now THAT would be a interesting twist to the first novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as well as the rest of his education of magical knowledge. Just saying.
Video idea for you to do:
What additional effects do spells have that are not seen in the movies? For instance, what else can the patronus charm do besides ward off dementors?
The only problem is this would've prevented the events of the whole saga, as it was prophesied that the child's parents were people who had defied Voldemort 3 times, that would've excluded Harry from the prophecy. What would've happened then is Voldemort would've gone after Neville and would've killed him. Yes, maybe Voldemort could've thought James was Harry's father, but upon finding out, seeing as the child was his and to protect Lily, Severus would most likely tell the Dark Lord. If Severus was unaware he was Harry's father, then James and Lily would've still died, but Harry wouldn't've been the "Chosen One", Voldemort woudn't've known the "Chosen One" was Neville, thus creating a whole different universe. Anyway, I would've still loved a bit of canonical Snily romance, maybe in a Pre-James era?
Not necessarily if Harry only found out that snape was his biological father after all the books had ended. Because of all the Indecisiveness. From dumbledore and a few other teachers that refuse to tell him the truth. He would seek out a paternity test to find out who his true biological father is.
Can you please do a video about the types of hexes, jinxes and curses and which one is the most powerful out of the variants?
If Snape was Harry's father, then nobody in the whole series would've ever told Harry how he looked so much like James. I'm pretty sure his looks would've given it away.
Here's a what if idea that might make for an interesting topic, what if in Prisoner of Azkaban Lupin had remembered to take wolfsbane before the confrontation with Sirius in the shrieking shack thus retaining control after turning into a werewolf allowing Harry Ron and Hermione to successfully turn Peter Petigrew in and clear Sirius' name.
Always thought slash still think he secretly was. Hence James and Snapes rivially.
One again a great video❤️ and I love this theory because of the way you discribe it
(The "always" at the end killed me.)
Besides the appearance comments all his life, he's good at quidditch, which is meant to be a genetic talent passed on from James. It'd be kinda cool to play with such an idea but there's too much going against it.
Hey, How did Harry save Mr. Weasely? Can you please explain that dream??
Amazing video ❤️
What's the background music by the way? I really liked it 👍🏻
Oh yes please. Harry Potter - the son of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. Christmas, New Year and my Birthday had just arrived all at once!! Love this theory. So completely plausible and what I would have wanted for Lily and Snape. Snape was damaged as a result of never knowing love, warmth, complete and utter acceptance and affection from the first person that brought all of that home to him. I think Snape had become cold, vindictive, broken and selfish when Lily turned her back on him.
What if Snape had somehow adopted Harry? Negotiated to raise him himself instead of the Dursleies.
I've got a question that's bugging me for some time. I've always wondered whether the Weasley kids had their own jobs to pay for stuff they wanted or needed. From the books and films I gather that they didn't. But in the Muggle world, when your 12 or older you start to have jobs to help you with social and financial skills, business skill and to become more independent. Doesn't it work the same way in wizarding world? If it doesn't, why not? It would've helped Arthur and Molly out tremendously financially speaking and the kids could've learned a lot from it as well. If Ron had had a job he wouldn't have to use his brothers wand or rat for example or he could've bought his own robe and not being picked at at school.What's the law here? And what's your (HP theory and commenters) take on this?
Is children labor allowed in UK? I though you have to be at least 16 yo.
At 12 years old? What? What country are you talking about? In the U.S. some places will hire you at 14 or 15, but that is rare. Most places will only start hiring at 16 according to law, and even that is restricted with as far as how much you can work because you are not a legal adult until you are 18. The entertainment industry, it is the only exception that I can think of where younger children are working, and children working in it are strictly monitored. You also kind of make it sound like minors absolutely have to get jobs. It can be helpful if it doesn't interfere with their school work, but they don't have to. Furthermore, even if they do, their parents are still responsible for them. In fact, some countries like Japan are really strict with kids working and actually don't want them to because it affects their school work. Granted, school are overstepping their boundaries there, but you get my point.
a lot would have changed story wise
I am all for this theroy! After all he loved lily so much! I think snape should have been Harry's Father anyway, he was always helping harry.
He was helping harry Because he was the one who caused him to be turned into an orphan by passing the prophecy to Voldemort
he also bullied Harry at Hogwarts.
Have you ever realized that Harry was conceived on Halloween 1979?
No I don't like this version. I like to think that Snape protected Harry because his love for Lily was so strong and true that it didn't matter that Harry was not his son.
6:44 Using new information - even if provided by another student - to refine a process or thesis is not cheating. Tossing the book into the room of requirement, the aspect of the "place where everything is hidden", was a selfish act. Severus Snape was brilliant at potions and his book sans curses should have been presented to elevate the art. In time, others will "rediscover" the information destroyed by fiendfyre. But in that instance, the opportunity to help everyone gain a better understanding of potion-making was thrown away. I was surprised Hermione failed to see this.
I ABSOLUTELY love the story you’re peddling here 😍😍😍 sooooo messy
Can you imagine when he sees Snapes memories when hes trying to get harry to prevent Voldemort of entering his mind and harry sees Snape and his mother screwing?
"That's right potter, I gave your mother my 6 1/2, hard wood... unyielding wand while your father was strutting about at work... Now get. OUT".
Harry: "My father doesn't strut". *starts sobbing*
Father or not. Snape loved Harry because Harry was part of Lilly. Protecting Harry was protecting that peace of Lilly. Snape wasn't able to protect Lilly but he could protect Harry.
Snape also hated Harry cz he reminds Snape of James who bullied him and took the woman he loved away.
Never thought of it til now, but it's absolutely credible. Will re-watch the films with this perspective. Thanks again for another great video! :-)
Harry Snape with that glare would be a epic dark wizard
Harry would also have danced with a certain Witch. I think we know who? No, not Ginny!
Love your videos. Another video idea. What if Harry had a normal childhood and was raised by his parents and had Lupin and the 3 friends in his life. What would his childhood would of been like ? What differences in Harry’s personality would be there. Would Harry have brothers and sisters ? What would his friendship group be like ?. Would he still have dated Ginny for an example?
They would have probably both been happier.
Snape would had to change to be with Lily
So he would be nicer.
And Harry would have never been marked by Voldemort
And given that Snape is nice to Slytherines, who aren't his children, he should definitely be nice to his own child.
Snape should've used Sectumsepra & Avada Kedavra on James when he got bullied. That's what I would do.
Should be, “what if snape married Lilly and had a kid?” … he wouldn’t even be Harry if “snape was his dad” … kinda silly
....you posted this before actually watching the video, I assume.
@@vihaze6725 if the video goes on to explain what you’re hinting then the title itself is misleading. Either way.
I would like that Severus Snape being Harry father he protected Harry since he was baby he truly love Lily Evans after all this time Always.
It would have been awesome 😎😎😎 if she would have been unfaithful on stupid James and left james and become severus's mistress 😈😈😈
Hear me out on this in the half blood prince there was only one student that got the liquid luck snape so what if he saved his luck to get with Lilly and then she ended up pregnant with Harry because with liquid luck all your endeavors will succeed at least till it wears off
What about snape's patronius charm being a deer like lily and Harry's? That's the deal sealer right there I think
Video on why such a powerful Wizard such as dumbledore chooses to be a school headmaster? Like come on.
A lot of us have a Lily Evans... the one that got away
If this actually happened would we have a Harry Snape book instead
Good theory besides the fact that Harry looks just like James with Lily's eyes. We would have looked like Snape.
What if Harry found out after Dumbledores death that Snape was his biological father; and Snape the same finding out Harry was his son
This was a very good theory. Really, the only person who knows whether Snape is Harry’s biological father would be J K Rowling.
Two days without your videos.
Finally relieved😌