Quote by J.K. Rowling

But this is touching, Severus, said Dumbledore seriously. Have you grown to care for the boy, after all?For him? shouted Snape. Expecto Patronum!From the tip of his wand burst the silver doe. She landed on the office floor, bounded once across the office, and soared out of the window. Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears.After all this time?Always, said Snape.And the scene shifted

But this is touching, Severus, said Dumbledore seriously. Ha

Summary

In this quote from J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," Dumbledore and Snape have a conversation where Snape has just shown his Patronus, a silver doe, to Dumbledore. The quote signifies a revealing moment of Snape's true feelings towards Harry, whom Snape has been protecting secretly. Dumbledore's question about Snape caring for the boy catches him off guard, and Snape's reply "always" shows his unwavering dedication and love for Harry's mother, who he was deeply in love with. This quote highlights Snape's complex and emotional character, as well as the deep underlying motives behind his actions throughout the series.

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Dumbledore Patronus Snape Lily Evans

By J.K. Rowling

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