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Fans have taken issue with the casting of Papa Sidu as Seis Snape because it appears to conflict with the strict physical descriptions of Snape found in the books. In J.K. Rowling’s original novels, Snape is explicitly described as white—pale, with sour milk-colored or marble-white skin, along with greasy black hair and a hooked nose. These details have historically shaped how fans visualize the character, and many argue that casting a Black actor in the role significantly alters this mental image.