Snape’s Debt to Harry’s Father and the Legacy of the Invisibility Cloak
June 7, 1992
Pages 299-300
Pages 299-300
Dumbledore reveals that Snape protected Harry to repay a life debt to James Potter. He also explains that the Invisibility Cloak was a gift from Harry’s father, connecting Harry to his parents’ legacy.
Characters
Draco Malfoy Draco Is Compared To Harry’s Rivalry With Snape
Harry Potter Harry Learns About His Father’s History With Snape
Quirinus Quirrell Quirrell’s Comments Lead To Harry Questioning Dumbledore About Snape
Albus Dumbledore Dumbledore Reveals The Invisibility Cloak Was Left By Harry’s Father
James Potter James Once Saved Snape’s Life At Hogwarts
Severus Snape Snape’s Hatred Of James Is Offset By His Sense Of Debt
Locations
Hogwarts Kitchens James Used The Invisibility Cloak To Sneak Into The Kitchens
The Hospital Wing Harry Reflects On His Father’s Relationship With Snape While Recovering
Connections
Dumbledore's Plan Dumbledore’s Insights Highlight His Knowledge Of Past Events
Snape Hates James Snape’s Resentment Stems From A Debt He Could Never Repay
Dumbledore Explains Things to Harry Dumbledore Clarifies The Dynamic Between James And Snape
James Saving Snapes Life James’ Heroic Act Causes Snape Lifelong Conflict
Things
Invisibility Cloak The Cloak Was Used By James For Mischievous Adventures
