A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SNAPE

Sat, 5 Aug '23
Professor in the Potterverse
Sat, 17 Jun '23
"Probably the bravest man I ever knew," per Harry Potter
Mon, 28 Nov '22
Potter's Potions professor
Fri, 14 Oct '22
Half-blood wizard of fiction
Sun, 10 Jul '22
Wizard's name in books and movies
Tue, 6 Jul '21
Harry Potter's potions professor