DADA instructors

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No: HPFGUIDX 43709

First let me say, that I really enjoy the discussions here; they make me
consider ideas and theories, I had never even thought of before.

About the relative importance of DADA in the WW and the merits of the
instructors one thing has struck me as curious: with the exception of
Mad-Eye Moody, all of them have been rather young.  From what I gathered in
PS, before his encounter with Voldemort, Quirrell was probably an adequate
teacher whose experience had all been theoretical and was consequently
overwhelmed when he actually came face to face with the personification of
the Dark Arts.  Lockhart, we all know, stole his "experience" from others
and got the job apparently because there were no other takers.  Lupin, the
first competent one we've seen, is still young (in his 30s at least), and
available because he has difficulty holding a job.

I seem to be taking a while to get to the point, but here it is.  Why aren't
there any seasoned DADA teachers?  Were most who could have taught killed or
driven mad during the war with Voldemort?  Do they feel that the DADA
curriculum that the board of governors (?) would approve is a joke?  Are
they too busy seeking out Dark Wizards?  I tend to agree with those who
think the WW has gotten too complacent in far to short a time about the need
for DADA instruction (I also am firmly in the camp that says the Snape
wouldn't want the job and that Potions Masters are hard to come by.) at
least if Fudge's determined disbelief in Voldemort's return is to be
believed.  Just some ideas and questions I wanted to throw out.  I'm sorry
if this is long, or if I'm just covering someone else's ground.  I'm new
around here.

Tamee