After All This Time, Always Meaning

‘After all this time always ‘is a line from the well-known fiction series The Harry Potter. Dumbledore said the line to Professor Snape.

Albus Dumbledore referred to Snape’s Patronus. Snape’s Patronus had not changed in 17 years. This shows Snape’s everlasting love for Lily Potter. Snape still had feelings for Lily after all this time. And she will always be loved by Snape.

What is the actual meaning of ‘After all this time?

After all, this time refers to all the time that has passed. So it doesn’t signify up to today, even though you are talking about the time from then to now.

“After all this time, always” Line From The Harry Potter.

When Severus stated that his Patronus was the same as Lily’s during a conversation with Dumbledore about Lily, he expressed his love for her. Dumbledore uses the phrase “after all this time” to refer to Severus’ continued love for Lily, even though she has been dead for 15 years. Severus responds with a troubled expression, “Always,” indicating that he has always loved her. He had loved her since he was a young lad in school and still did after she passed away. He has and always will love her.

The importance of “Always.”

From Severus Snape’s and Harry’s parents ( James Potter & Lily Potter) early years of wizardry education. Snape was (and likely still is) in love with Lily Potter, wherever he may be. He has had a one-sided love affair with her since before they were even old enough to enroll in Hogwarts, and the best part is that his affection has remained constant.

Because he and Lily did not wind up in the same house at Hogwarts, Snape’s heart broke when he arrived at the wizarding school. While Snape belonged in Slytherin, Lily was in Gryffindor.

James bullied Snape regularly while they were at Hogwarts (and vice versa), and he also claimed to be the only person Snape had ever truly loved.

The good (all other wizards) and the bad were the two main groups that the wizards founded (The Deatheaters led by Lord Voldemort). Due to his general lack of acceptance from other wizards, Snape eventually joined Lord Voldemort’s leadership. This did not, however, alter his sentiments about Lily. He was aware that James had beaten him to Lily and that he would never be able to fulfill the childhood fantasy that he had imagined since the days he could no longer recall.

The prediction that the Potter family will hold power to defeat Lord Voldemort at some point in the future came true. When Snape learned of this, he tried to hide his emotions, which would have been impossible, especially in front of Lord Voldemort. Still, Snape could do it because he was a talented Occulumens (someone who can keep their thoughts to themselves when someone else tries to read them through magic). So he went out to Albus Dumbledore, offering to give anything in exchange for Dumbledore’s commitment to protecting the Potters no matter what. Snape accepted when Dumbledore asked him to act as a double agent.

In a sense, Dumbledore’s failure might be linked to the Potters’ terrible decision to place their trust in him (Wormtail). When Wormtail revealed their location to the Dark Lord, what followed was inevitable. Despite the loss of James and Lily, Harry was still secure because of Dumbledore’s extreme actions.

When Harry eventually enrolled at Hogwarts, Snape only displayed contempt and lamented how untalented Harry was. Nevertheless, by chance, he would continue to save Harry’s life through his sixth year (The tale of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince). Dumbledore and Snape had a lengthy discussion about Harry at this point. However, before we start that dialogue, one more essential fact needs to be explained.

Patronuses, and intense charms, create a silver image of a particular animal. Wizards all have one. Because of the incredible power of the Patronuses, it takes a particular magician to use them. These charms served as powerful barriers to demerits. They are disgusting, evil creatures that feed on people’s joy, and if they kiss a wizard, they permanently steal the wizard’s soul (leaving a lifeless body behind). Throughout the Harry Potter series, the Dementors Kiss was employed as a sentence of death. Lily’s Patronus was a Doe (female deer), while James Potter’s was a Stag (a male deer).

Lily fell in love with James, which caused her Patronus to transform into a Doe. Because he had been in love with Lily his entire life, Snape also had a doe as his Patronus.

The discussion between Snape and Dumbledore was heated because Snape realized that Dumbledore had protected Harry not just because Snape had asked but also because Dumbledore thought Harry had the strength to confront the Dark Lord. Dumbledore was willing to accept the possibility that Harry would have ended up being raised as a pig for slaughter if Harry were to fail in his attempt to defeat the Dark Lord.

“I have spied for you, lied for you, and put myself in mortal danger. Everything was thought to be to keep Lily Potter’s son safe. Now you tell me you have been raising him like a pig for slaughter –”

Albus was surprised to see Snape’s emotions toward Harry in such a manner.

“But this is touching, Severus,” said Dumbledore thoughtfully. “Have you grown to care for the boy, after all?”

Snape reconfirms his love and concern for Lily, saying he feels the same way about Harry.

“For him?” shouted Snape. “Expecto Patronum!”

That is when a silver doe appears from Snape’s wand. The Patronus floats around Dumbledore’s office and then jumps out of the window.

Snape loved her even after her death.

Even 16 years after Lily’s passing, nothing had changed. Because of Lily, it was clear that Snape truly loved Harry despite all his hate.

Dumbledore said, “After all this time, Severus?”

Snape replied, “Always.”

Conclusion

Dumbledore uses the phrase “after all this time” to refer to Severus’ continued love for Lily, even though she has been dead for 15 years. Severus responds with a troubled expression, “Always,” indicating that he has always loved her. He had loved her since he was a young lad in school and still did after she passed away.

After All This Time, Always Meaning

‘After all this time always ‘is a line from the well-known fiction series The Harry Potter. Dumbledore said the line to Professor Snape.

Albus Dumbledore referred to Snape’s Patronus. Snape’s Patronus had not changed in 17 years. This shows Snape’s everlasting love for Lily Potter. Snape still had feelings for Lily after all this time. And she will always be loved by Snape.

What is the actual meaning of ‘After all this time?

After all, this time refers to all the time that has passed. So it doesn’t signify up to today, even though you are talking about the time from then to now.

“After all this time, always” Line From The Harry Potter.

When Severus stated that his Patronus was the same as Lily’s during a conversation with Dumbledore about Lily, he expressed his love for her. Dumbledore uses the phrase “after all this time” to refer to Severus’ continued love for Lily, even though she has been dead for 15 years. Severus responds with a troubled expression, “Always,” indicating that he has always loved her. He had loved her since he was a young lad in school and still did after she passed away. He has and always will love her.

The importance of “Always.”

From Severus Snape’s and Harry’s parents ( James Potter & Lily Potter) early years of wizardry education. Snape was (and likely still is) in love with Lily Potter, wherever he may be. He has had a one-sided love affair with her since before they were even old enough to enroll in Hogwarts, and the best part is that his affection has remained constant.

Because he and Lily did not wind up in the same house at Hogwarts, Snape’s heart broke when he arrived at the wizarding school. While Snape belonged in Slytherin, Lily was in Gryffindor.

James bullied Snape regularly while they were at Hogwarts (and vice versa), and he also claimed to be the only person Snape had ever truly loved.

The good (all other wizards) and the bad were the two main groups that the wizards founded (The Deatheaters led by Lord Voldemort). Due to his general lack of acceptance from other wizards, Snape eventually joined Lord Voldemort’s leadership. This did not, however, alter his sentiments about Lily. He was aware that James had beaten him to Lily and that he would never be able to fulfill the childhood fantasy that he had imagined since the days he could no longer recall.

The prediction that the Potter family will hold power to defeat Lord Voldemort at some point in the future came true. When Snape learned of this, he tried to hide his emotions, which would have been impossible, especially in front of Lord Voldemort. Still, Snape could do it because he was a talented Occulumens (someone who can keep their thoughts to themselves when someone else tries to read them through magic). So he went out to Albus Dumbledore, offering to give anything in exchange for Dumbledore’s commitment to protecting the Potters no matter what. Snape accepted when Dumbledore asked him to act as a double agent.

In a sense, Dumbledore’s failure might be linked to the Potters’ terrible decision to place their trust in him (Wormtail). When Wormtail revealed their location to the Dark Lord, what followed was inevitable. Despite the loss of James and Lily, Harry was still secure because of Dumbledore’s extreme actions.

When Harry eventually enrolled at Hogwarts, Snape only displayed contempt and lamented how untalented Harry was. Nevertheless, by chance, he would continue to save Harry’s life through his sixth year (The tale of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince). Dumbledore and Snape had a lengthy discussion about Harry at this point. However, before we start that dialogue, one more essential fact needs to be explained.

Patronuses, and intense charms, create a silver image of a particular animal. Wizards all have one. Because of the incredible power of the Patronuses, it takes a particular magician to use them. These charms served as powerful barriers to demerits. They are disgusting, evil creatures that feed on people’s joy, and if they kiss a wizard, they permanently steal the wizard’s soul (leaving a lifeless body behind). Throughout the Harry Potter series, the Dementors Kiss was employed as a sentence of death. Lily’s Patronus was a Doe (female deer), while James Potter’s was a Stag (a male deer).

Lily fell in love with James, which caused her Patronus to transform into a Doe. Because he had been in love with Lily his entire life, Snape also had a doe as his Patronus.

The discussion between Snape and Dumbledore was heated because Snape realized that Dumbledore had protected Harry not just because Snape had asked but also because Dumbledore thought Harry had the strength to confront the Dark Lord. Dumbledore was willing to accept the possibility that Harry would have ended up being raised as a pig for slaughter if Harry were to fail in his attempt to defeat the Dark Lord.

“I have spied for you, lied for you, and put myself in mortal danger. Everything was thought to be to keep Lily Potter’s son safe. Now you tell me you have been raising him like a pig for slaughter –”

Albus was surprised to see Snape’s emotions toward Harry in such a manner.

“But this is touching, Severus,” said Dumbledore thoughtfully. “Have you grown to care for the boy, after all?”

Snape reconfirms his love and concern for Lily, saying he feels the same way about Harry.

“For him?” shouted Snape. “Expecto Patronum!”

That is when a silver doe appears from Snape’s wand. The Patronus floats around Dumbledore’s office and then jumps out of the window.

Snape loved her even after her death.

Even 16 years after Lily’s passing, nothing had changed. Because of Lily, it was clear that Snape truly loved Harry despite all his hate.

Dumbledore said, “After all this time, Severus?”

Snape replied, “Always.”

Conclusion

Dumbledore uses the phrase “after all this time” to refer to Severus’ continued love for Lily, even though she has been dead for 15 years. Severus responds with a troubled expression, “Always,” indicating that he has always loved her. He had loved her since he was a young lad in school and still did after she passed away.