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The REAL Reason Voldemort Still Trusted Snape After Philosopher's Stone
About this episode
Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. In this video, we’re going to be discussing Severus Snape, Professor Quirrell, Lord Voldemort, and the Philosopher’s Stone.
When we revisit Harry’s first year with the information revealed later in the series, Snape’s behaviour becomes even more interesting. He didn’t just act suspiciously around Quirrell—he repeatedly obstructed Voldemort’s plans, and stood between the Dark Lord and the Philosopher’s Stone. So my question is.. Why, after witnessing all of this, did Voldemort ever decide to trust Snape again?
Topics Covered In This Video:
Why Voldemort questioned Snape’s loyalty
Snape’s confrontation with Professor Quirrell
Why Snape protected Harry during the Quidditch match
How Snape stopped Quirrell from reaching the Philosopher’s Stone
Why Voldemort refused to reveal himself to Snape
Snape’s explanation to Bellatrix in Half-Blood Prince
How Snape used Occlumency to deceive Voldemort
Why Voldemort misunderstood Snape’s love for Lily
How Snape gained Voldemort’s trust
Why Dumbledore’s death convinced Voldemort of Snape’s loyalty
Severus Snape’s true allegiance explained
Harry Potter lore analysis and theories
Questions Answered:
Why didn’t Voldemort trust Snape in Philosopher’s Stone?
Why didn’t Voldemort contact Snape through Quirrell?
Why did Snape try to stop Quirrell?
Why did Snape save Harry during the Quidditch match?
Did Voldemort know Snape was protecting Harry?
How did Snape explain his actions to Voldemort?
How did Snape hide his true loyalty from Voldemort?
Why couldn’t Voldemort read Snape’s mind?
Why did Voldemort eventually trust Snape again?
Did Voldemort ever discover Snape was a double agent?
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