From Harry's first Potions lesson, we noticed Snape's special care for Draco Malfoy.
Almost all of the students have been criticized, with the exception of Malfoy, who seems to have beenSnape preferredof students. (Excerpt from The Philosopher's Stone).
In Harry's second year at Hogwarts, Dumbledore was forced to leave after Lucius Malfoy forced the other directors to sign an important document.
As a result, Draco suggested that Snape apply for the position of Headmaster.
Malfoy smirked and said, "Sir, if you apply for this position, I guess my father will vote for you." I will tell my father that you are the best teacher here, sirSnape strutted upGround walked up and down the basement classroom, smirking smugly。(Excerpt from "The Chamber of Secrets").Draco's belief that his father would vote for Snape shows that Lucius understands Snape's abilities and believes that he is up to the job.
Draco's implicit recommendation of Snape and his father's vote for Lucius show that he has a high level of trust in the Potions teacher, which means that their relationship is much more than an acquaintance.
In his fourth year, Harry stumbled upon Dumbledore's Meditation Basin and learned that Snape had been a Death Eater.
However, Dumbledore told him that Snape had now become an undercover agent for their side, and was in great danger at all times.
Soon after, Harry was accidentally transported to Riddle's graveyard, where he was surprised to discover that Lucius Malfoy was also a member of the Death Eaters.
Interestingly, when Harry revealed to Fudge that Lucius was a Death Eater, Snape reacted somewhat violently.
"I saw Voldemort come back! Harry shouted. He struggled to get out of bed, but Mrs. Weasley held him back. "I saw the Death Eaters with my own eyes! I can name them! Lucius Malfoy—".SSnap suddenlyMoved, but when Harry looked at himSnape'sHis gaze turned to Fudge again. (Excerpt from Goblet of Fire).Why did Snape "suddenly move"?
Harry didn't surprise Snape when he said that Lucius was a Death Eater, as he had been a Death Eater himself.
Similarly, Lucius was not surprised by the presence of the other Death Eaters in Riddle's graveyard.
So, his sudden reaction was more like caring for an old friend, he might help Lucius talk, or calm Harry down, but he also knew that he shouldn't be hanging out with these people right now.
Another obvious example is when Snape and Sirius were arguing at 12 Grimmauld Place.
"Tell me, LuciusHow has Malfoy been lately? I guess he must be glad his pug is teaching at Hogwarts, right? ”"Mention dogs,"Snape gentlySay, "You know whatThe last time you ventured out, LuciusMalfoy recognizes you. (Excerpt from Order of the Phoenix).Here, it is clear that Sirius thinks that Snape and Lucius are very close, and even thinks that Snape plays for Lucius, and Snape's answer also shows that he is indeed in frequent contact with Lucius.
Even later, when Umbridge asked Snape to provide a truth teller to use on Harry and was refused, she said angrily"You deliberately didn't help! Lucius Malfoy has always had a lot of praise for you. ”
Then, in the sixth book of the Harry Potter series, we see that when Narcissa Malfoy asks for Snape's help, she immediately comes up and says"I mean ......Since no one has ever succeeded in ......Severus ......I beg you to ......You have been, and still are, Draco's favorite teacher......You're an old friend of Lucius......”
When her son is in danger, Narcissa's first thought is to go to Snape, which shows that she thinks her husband and the other party are friends who can save lives at a critical moment.
At Slughorn's Christmas party, Harry overhears a conversation between Snape and Draco.
Snape has always referred to Draco Malfoy as "Draco", compared to Snape always calling Harry Mr. Potter, and the relationship is estranged and close.
At this moment, Snape was like talking to a junior in the family. He was genuinely worried about Draco, and not just for the unbreakable oath.
From these clues, it is clear that Snape and Malfoy's relationship is closer than that of the other Death Eaters.
Although the book doesn't mention how they became friends all those years ago, it's clearTheir friendship continues to this day
Snape seemed to talk to Lucius a lot, and the two seemed to be somewhat dependent on each other, aware of each other's actions.
Snape gives us the impression that he is a loner, and the Malfoys are the only ones who have a close friendship with Snape.
Therefore, some fans have analyzed that Snape may be Draco's godfather, although it is not mentioned in the book, but it is not impossible.