Draco, eventually, becomes somewhat redeemed (if only just), and this could not have happened if Snape had chosen differently in this moment. His choice to kill Dumbledore meant that Draco didn't have to - and the child who was tasked with murder was spared the need to follow through. The significance of Severus Snapes pseudonym The Half Blood Prince is huge and the entire storyline of part VI of the books/movies is based on Harry.

Snape was not only able to prove himself to the Death Eaters, keep them safe, and work behind the scenes to try and keep Harry safe (and give him back the Sword of Gryffindor, which came back into his possession as Headmaster), but he was able to fulfill Dumbledore's wishes. However, by the end of the series, it's clear that this was an excellent choice. lilith84, maria95 and 3 others like this. RELATED: The 10 Rarest Harry Potter Funko Pops Icon of Young Half-Blood Prince - Severus Snape for fans of Severus Snape 7318710. To Harry, and to the audience, it is clear that Dumbledore is pleading with Snape - and presumably, to spare him - so Snape's use of the Killing Curse is shocking. A slightly tragic twist to the irony here is the implication that Snape would have found Harry to. Originally making his debut as a major character in The Philosopher's Stone, he revealed his ambitious side as the titular main antagonist of The Half-Blood Prince. This may seem like a terrible choice - Dumbledore is a beloved old wizard, a father figure to Harry, and a defenseless old man in this moment, and yet Snape kills him. Then comes the big reveal that Snape is the Half-Blood Prince. Severus Snape, also known as the Half-Blood Prince, is a major character in the Harry Potter franchise.

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