Severus Snape Begins His Potions Class with a Focus on Harry
September 6, 1991
Pages 136-138
Pages 136-138
In Harry's first Potions class with Severus Snape, it becomes clear that Snape has a personal dislike for him. Snape quizzes Harry on potion ingredients, and when Harry cannot answer, Snape mocks him, making the situation uncomfortable for Harry.
Characters
Filius Flitwick Professor Flitwick Similarly Paused At Harry’s Name During His Class Roll Call
Harry Potter Harry Faces Snape’s Hostility And Is Stumped By His Potions Questions
Minerva McGonagall Professor McGonagall Demonstrates Authority In A Similar Manner To Snape
Rubius Hagrid Snape’s Black Eyes Are Compared To Hagrid’s But Without His Warmth
Severus Snape Snape Singles Out Harry In Potions Class To Highlight His Dislike
Vincent Crabbe Crabbe Joins Malfoy In Mocking Harry During The Lesson
Draco Malfoy Draco Enjoys How Snape Teases Harry For His Lack Of Knowledge
Gregory Goyle Goyle Laughs Alongside Draco At Harry’s Struggles In Potions Class
Hermione Granger Hermione Eagerly Tries To Answer Snape’s Questions Despite Being Ignored
Ron Weasley Ron Shares Harry’s Confusion During Their First Potions Lesson
Seamus Finnigan Seamus Winks At Harry To Show Support During Snape’s Interrogation
Locations
The Potions Classroom The Classroom Is Filled With Pickled Animals And A Dark Atmosphere
The Dungeons The Potions Class Takes Place In The Chilly And Creepy Dungeons
Connections
Famous Harry Potter Snape Sarcastically Refers To Harry As A Celebrity During Roll Call
Harry's Introduction to the Wizarding World Harry Learns Potions Is Far More Complex Than He Expected
Harry's Introduction to Hogwarts Harry Experiences A Harsh Welcome In Snape’s Class
Snape's Hatred of Harry Snape Makes His Hatred For Harry Evident From The Start
Things
Bezoar Snape Describes A Bezoar As A Stone That Can Save Someone From Most Poisons
Monkshood Snape Identifies Monkshood As The Same Plant As Wolfsbane
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi Harry Realizes He Should Have Remembered The Contents Of This Book
Powdered Root of Asphodel Snape Mentions This Ingredient As Part Of The Draught Of Living Death
Wormwood Snape Explains Wormwood Is A Key Ingredient In The Draught Of Living Death
Aconite Snape Explains That Aconite Is Another Name For Monkshood And Wolfsbane
Gryffindor House Gryffindor Loses A Point Due To Harry’s Cheeky Response To Snape
Potions Class Potions Class Is Dominated By Snape’s Intimidating Presence And Strict Expectations
Wolfsbane Snape Teaches That Wolfsbane Is Another Name For Monkshood And Aconite
Groups
The Dursleys Harry Reflects On His Limited Preparation While Living With The Dursleys
