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Content creators and fans alike expressed frustration about race-swapping characters like Snape, emphasizing how such decisions distort lore. For example, transforming Snape into a Black character in Harry Potter is viewed as an overt ideological move designed solely for social messaging, stripping away character depth and historical context. Fans argued that such changes reframe characters’ motivations and suppress their complexities, turning nuanced figures into superficial symbols.

Similarly, the community criticizes the apparent trend of replacing legacy actors with new faces based on race or gender, arguing it’s less about storytelling and more about ideological signaling. This approach damages the franchise’s credibility, dilutes its history, and creates unnecessary tension.