A Goodreads user asked this question about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7):
Why did Snape hate Harry for his mother marrying James Potter? Wasn't it his fault for calling Lily Potter a mud blood? Or as other people are saying he was under pressure ?
ivy He hated James because James (along with Sirius) were bullies. They made fun of him and tortured him throughout their school year, and it hurt him to …moreHe hated James because James (along with Sirius) were bullies. They made fun of him and tortured him throughout their school year, and it hurt him to see Lily, the girl he loved, fall for a boy who treated Snape horribly. Basically, you don't want the person you love to be with someone who you think is an awful person. (less)
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