A character in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

Severus Snape quotes from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

Alan Rickman

Tied for 8th most-quoted character in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001): in 5 of its 39 quotes

A line from Severus Snape

I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death. However it seems some of you have come to class to not PAY attention.

More lines from Severus Snape

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Severus Snape
[entering class room]

There will be no wand waving or silly incantaions in this class.

Severus Snape

There will be no wand-waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. However, for those select few [looks at Malfoy], who possess the predisposition, I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death. [looks at Harry, who is taking notes] Then again, maybe some of you have come to Hogwarts in possession of abilities so formidable that you feel confident enough... to not pay attention.

Scenes with Severus Snape

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Snape
[Snape has approached Harry, Ron and Hermione]

Now, what would three young Gryffindors such as yourselves be doing inside on a day like this?

We... [Snape looks to her, expecting an answer]...we were just...

Snape

You ought to be more careful. People may think you're...[Snape notices Harry eyeing him cautiously. He glares sharply at Harry]...up to something.

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