Rowling expertly employs foreshadowing throughout the Harry Potter series, starting from the very first book, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”
J.K. Rowling expertly employs foreshadowing throughout the Harry Potter series, starting from the very first book, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” One prominent example occurs when Harry first encounters Professor Snape. Snape’s cold and sinister demeanor, coupled with his apparent dislike for Harry, foreshadows his later involvement in the plot as a complex and pivotal character. Rowling drops subtle hints and clues about Snape’s true allegiance and motivations, building anticipation and curiosity in readers as the series progresses.