"Three children have become adults since a phone call with Jo Rowling, containing one small clue, persuaded me that there was more to Snape than an unchanging costume, and that even though only three of the books were out at that time, she held the entire massive but delicate narrative in the surest of hands"
- Alan Rickman
About this Quote
This quote by Alan Rickman speaks to the trust he had in J.K. Rowling's writing. He was so moved by a single telephone call with her that he was encouraged there was more to the character of Snape than what existed in the first 3 books. He was confident that Rowling had a clear vision for the entire series and might deal with the fragile story with ease. This quote speaks with the power of Rowling's writing and the trust Rickman had in her ability to craft a compelling story. It also speaks to the significance of relying on one's impulses and the power of a single conversation to form the future.
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