Voldemort did not cut Severus Snape's throat; instead, Snape was fatally bitten in the neck by Nagini, Lord Voldemort's serpentine familiar, under Voldemort's direct command. This pivotal event occurred in the Shrieking Shack during the Battle of Hogwarts.
The True Account of Snape's Demise
The circumstances surrounding Severus Snape's death are often misunderstood. While Lord Voldemort was directly responsible for ordering the attack, the method of injury was not a cut inflicted by Voldemort himself. Instead, it was a brutal assault by his notorious familiar.
Voldemort's Misguided Belief
Lord Voldemort, in his desperate attempt to master the Elder Wand, falsely believed that its allegiance lay with Severus Snape. This was because Snape had killed Albus Dumbledore, the wand's previous master, years earlier. Convinced that Snape's death was necessary to fully command the wand's power, Voldemort summoned Snape to the Shrieking Shack.
The Fatal Attack by Nagini
During their tense encounter, Snape attempted to convey information or reason with the Dark Lord, but his efforts were in vain. Voldemort, unwavering in his conviction, disregarded Snape's words and instead resorted to a swift and merciless act. He moved Nagini, his large, venomous snake and a Horcrux, which was protected within a magical orb, directly over Snape.
Under Voldemort's explicit command to kill, Nagini bit into Snape's neck with her poisonous venom, inflicting a catastrophic wound. This was not a clean slice, but a deep, tearing bite that led to severe blood loss and the rapid spread of potent venom throughout Snape's system, ultimately proving fatal.
Key Facts About Severus Snape's Final Injury
| Aspect of Injury | Description |
|---|---|
| Aggressor | Nagini, Lord Voldemort's familiar and one of his Horcruxes |
| Method of Attack | Biting with fangs, injecting lethal venom |
| Location of Wound | Severus Snape's neck |
| Commander | Lord Voldemort, who ordered Nagini to kill Snape |
| Voldemort's Motive | The mistaken belief that Snape was the true master of the Elder Wand and needed to die for its allegiance |
| Immediate Outcome | Fatal injury, leading to Snape's final moments where he conveyed crucial memories to Harry Potter |
This critical moment allowed Snape to pass his true memories to Harry Potter, revealing his unwavering loyalty to Dumbledore and his lifelong love for Lily Potter, thereby unravelling the full extent of the complex plan against Voldemort.
For further details on Severus Snape's life and his significant role in the Wizarding World, you can explore resources such as the Harry Potter Wiki or the official Wizarding World website.
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