On the 19th anniversary of the fictional Battle of Hogwarts, author J.K. Rowling apologized Tuesday for killing off Professor Snape. All hell broke loose.
Potterheads swarmed social media.
Even the BBC was covering the debate, which spread like wildfire on social media.
“She’s previously said sorry for killing Fred Weasley and Remus Lupin,” said the British media giant.
“This year I’d like to apologise for killing (whispers)… Snape. *runs for cover*,” she tweeted.
OK, here it is. Please don’t start flame wars over it, but this year I’d like to apologise for killing (whispers)… Snape. *runs for cover*
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2017
“Aware of the controversy she was about to start, she asked fans not to argue over her choice of character given Professor Snape’s long-running hatred of Harry. However, her apology still sparked a lively debate on Twitter.”
Rowling: This year I’d like to apologize for killing Snape…
Dobby: pic.twitter.com/QYlpRAczps— Claribel Ortega ???????? (@Claribel_Ortega) May 2, 2017
Choice reactions:
Jk Rowling apologises for killing Snape but when will she apologise for being a Tory?
— andy (@gothicdogsclub) May 2, 2017
@NickEllis @cypressdream @dadiva18 @_ImSyrex @hpshum @syltherinpotter @KaiInMotion @kimcarlton_ @halseysreid @jk_rowling I think snape was racist to his very core & would have been totally pro to the entire muggle vs magic war, if it werent for lily.
— ᴮᴱᴸᴸᴱ (@bellamorga) May 2, 2017
Why is everyone mad at @jk_rowling for apologizing for Snape’s death? Why does everyone hate Snape so much idgi he’s my favorite I love him?
— Adam ???? (@adamryan0) May 2, 2017
Dear @jk_rowling, don’t apologize for Snape’s death because his sacrifice was the most important of them all. ???? https://t.co/Ql51H5lr8q
— FANDOM (@getfandom) May 2, 2017
Oh dear. @jk_rowling apologized for Snape’s death. “Always”-GIF-Sets incoming. (Aw, so romantic, corpsehugging while a baby is screaming).
— Danger Mouse (@octodontidae) May 2, 2017
@jk_rowling @sivavaid But Snape’s not dead. #TrumpTeachesHistory
— It’s Not Eric (@FauxEricCantor) May 2, 2017