Well, it may have escaped your notice, but life isn’t fair. Death comes for all in the end. Now, there will be no more wand-waving or silly incantations in the class. As such, I think there will be no subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. R.I.P. Alan Rickman

Despite having only started his film acting career at 41, he will be remembered for so many wonderful roles in films such as Love Actually and a Bafta award-winning turn as the Sheriff in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. The star had been suffering from cancer. Avada Kedavra! #‎alanrickman

Known for his gravelly voice and dominating presence on screen, he was perhaps most cherished among younger fans for playing deceptive hero Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films; a malicious, slithering and petty professor on the surface, but deep down driven by good. ‪#‎alanrickman

There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don’t expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. However, for those select few who cherish… I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death.” — Alan Rickman as Severus Snape, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

Those of you who are not aware of my brilliant career as a stand up comic, I'm not aware of it either so we might well wonder what we're doing here.

I only want power so I can get books.