Every year on May 2, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling commemorates one of the characters killed off in the series' last battle (refresher: Death Eaters versus Order of the Phoenix) by "apologizing" to the public.
Two years ago, her apology was reserved for Fred Weasley and, last year, it was Remus Lupin's turn. Today, Rowling paid homage to one of the most divisive characters of the entire series: Professor Severus Snape.
Check out her tweet:
J.K. Rowling
OK, here it is. Please don't start flame wars over it, but this year I'd like to apologise for killing (whispers)... Snape. *runs for cover*
Unsurprisingly, Rowling's Twitter followers took issue with this year's pick. Here are some of the most hilarious reactions to her decision:
Nick
He was playing a part. Secretly he helped them all, and you know it.
Declan Cashin
Please Jo, twitter isn't the place for this. You need to go on Snapechat (I'm sorry)
hana // هانا
ok but WHAT ABOUT DOBBY
emma✰
you really didn't need to apologise for that one it's chill
Maeve McDermott
M
Why would you even bring that up?
David Levesley
BUT WHAT ABOUT LAVENDER BROWN? IS SHE EVEN DEAD? WHY MUST WE LIVE IN THIS PURGATORY?