Popsugar Entertainment Harry Potter J.K. Rowling Defends Snape on Twitter J.K. Rowling Expertly Mediates the Great Snape Debate on Twitter November 30, 2015 by Quinn Keaney View On One Page Photo 13 of 20 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Snape didn't die for 'ideals'. He died in an attempt to expiate his own guilt. He could have broken cover at any time to save himself 1/2— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 27, 2015 Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 13 Previous Next Start Slideshow Harry PotterJ.K. RowlingCelebrity Twitter