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Fidelity to the source material is a critical element that intrigues many fans. Discussions center around what constitutes true loyalty to a text and whether modernization or interpretation dilutes the original spirit. The anticipated casting of a Black actor for Snape—who is traditionally portrayed as a white character—raises questions about how closely adaptations should adhere to the characters as they were originally depicted. Furthermore, the inclusion of more diverse casting in films and television has ignited arguments surrounding a cultural shift that some viewers feel undermines the original narratives.