Alan Rickman's journal reveals the ONE reason why he played Severus Snape for so long
LONDON, ENGLAND: Alan Rickman has left a legacy behind with his iconic role of Severus Snape in the billion-dollar and critically acclaimed 'Harry Potter' franchise. Rickman passed six years ago due to pancreatic cancer, but even after six years, his fans get to have a look into his secret journals. Playing the fan-favorite character for almost a decade, we now know why Rickman held on to the role for so long and it was just one piece of information related to the lead, Harry Potter, played by Daniel Radcliffe.
'Madly Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman' is set to be published on October 18 by Henry Holt & Company as announced in June. As the anticipation grows, The Guardian publishes excerpts from the journal which reflect his journey as Severus Snape in the 'Harry Potter' franchise, based on the works of JK Rowling, and why he chose to stick with the role for so long. The excerpts date back to the time when he was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer right after production began on the fifth 'Harry Potter' movie, 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'. Rickman writes, "Finally, yes to HP 5. The sensation is neither up nor down. The argument that wins is the one that says: 'See it through. It’s your story.'"
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Alan Rickman held on to Severus Snape for ONE reason
The late actor expressed the way his entire persona would alter as long as he would drape into Snape's costume. Rickman writes, "I realise as soon as that [Snape’s] ring and costume go on – something happens. It becomes alien to be chatty, smiley, open. The character narrows me down, tightens me up. Not good qualities on a film set. I have never been less communicative with a crew. Fortunately, Dan [Radcliffe] fills that role with ease and charm. And youth." In the iconic moment where Snape says, "Always," he was the first one to know the backstory of his character and the twist where it is revealed he was in love with Harry Potter's mother, Lily.
I told Alan what lies behind the word 'always'. https://t.co/NHTJ5J6kxb
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 18, 2016
Rickman passionately wrote and maintained his journals for the purpose of publishing. By the time of his death, they had totaled up to 26 volumes with some beautiful and vivid illustrations. Talking about his character further, Rickman writes, "I have finished reading the last Harry Potter book. Snape dies heroically, Potter describes him to his children as one of the bravest men he ever knew and calls his son Albus Severus.." However, the main detail that JK Rowling shared with Rickman was that his character Snape was in love with someone all this time. Rickman continues, "This was a genuine rite of passage. One small piece of information from Jo Rowling seven years ago – Snape loved Lily – gave me a cliff edge to hang on to."