Rupert Grint recalled iconic moment that proves Alan Rickman was spot on casting for Snape

When you look back at the Harry Potter movies, it's impossible to think of anyone else playing the roles.

Fans of the books and the films will know all about his story arc, how at first he's seen as Harry's enemy but as the series goes on becomes a close ally.

"One time, in potions lesson with Snape, who's really scary, I was just doodling with a quill in my book," the young actor explained.

Years later, he recounted the tense moment in another interview.

Grint said: "The picture wasn't nice either, I think I exaggerated a few features - I am not going into details about it."

Now, you'd imagine that a big Hollywood star wouldn't be best pleased about some little kid taking the p**s out of him so brazenly, right?

Well, apparently not.

Speaking about the incident, Rickman said: "I made him sign it and I have it in my possession. And I'm very fond of it."

The clip has been doing the rounds again on social media, with fans sharing their love for the late actor and his performance in the series.

"You can hate the author and you can hate the franchise, but you can’t deny the fact that the casting director’s decisions for the actors wasn’t absolutely brilliant," wrote one fan.

Another commented: "Alan Rickman was a treasure."

"Alan Rickman was spot on casting for snape," put a third fan.

While someone else added: "Snape was without a doubt, the best played character in the films."

What. A. Legend.