The casting of Paapa Essiedu as Snape has set off controversies from many different sides of Harry Potter fandom, or even outside of that, for multiple reasons.

Paapa Essiedu's rumored casting as Severus Snape in HBO's Harry Potter reboot has ignited debate, with fans divided over his ...

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Harry Potter fans have discovered a detail that makes Professor Snape’s story even more tragic. Within the Harry Potter fandom, there may not be a more beloved character than Severus Snape.