There are many instances in the series where it is Severus Snape himself who stands out as the best character.

Alan Rickman's Severus Snape has a more tragic reason for adopting the Half-Blood Prince name that was cut from Harry Potter ...

Severus Snape is one of the most highly-debated characters ... fans started debating whether he was a hero or a villain. However, as some fans — and even Rowling herself — were quick to ...

While Snape's unwavering dedication to Dumbledore was admirable, his actions were motivated by his love for Lily Potter,the ...