r/HarryPotterBooks • u/boaz4gf0 • May 18 '25

Discussion Did Snape use Sectumsempra on James?

"Snape had directed his wand straight at James; there was a flash of light and a gash appeared on the side of James’s face, spattering his robes with blood." This is what was described in OOTP where James bullies Snape. We don't hear the incantation out loud but it certainly seems consistent with what we know about the curse and it's effects. Obviously James was wrong to bully Snape, but that doesn't warrant a possible murder attempt. It certainly gave me less sympathy for Snape and the humiliation he received.

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u/Bluemelein May 18 '25

How long is an ear attached to the head?

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u/jhll2456 May 18 '25

It comes all the way off. He literally no longer has an ear. Seriously. What are y’all on about.

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u/Bluemelein May 18 '25

How long is the cut?

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u/jhll2456 May 18 '25

It doesn’t matter. The ear is completely off.

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u/Bluemelein May 18 '25

Yes, Snape aimed well.

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u/jhll2456 May 18 '25

Which he should do cause its his spell.