DADA instructors

[constance_vigilance]

No: HPFGUIDX 43776

> Tamee asks (having pointed out that until Moody all the DADA 
instructors 
> we've seen have been young);
> 
> Why aren't there any seasoned DADA teachers?

My understanding was that Quirrel was the DADA teacher, and 
presumably a good one, for some years until he decided to go on 
sabbatical for some practical experience - with the results we all 
know. Then after he came back as Quirrelmort, we don't know how many 
years prior to Harry's introduction that he taught at Hogwarts. 
Presumably, he was there for at least one year previous, because 
Percy was familiar with him. Based on teaching at Hogwarts for a few 
years, then going on sabbatical for a few years, then teaching at 
Hogwarts again for at least two years, we can assume that Quirrel is 
likely older than he looks. Basically, I'm disputing the theory that 
Quirrel is young. 

Now let's look at Lockheart. He also may be older than he looks. He 
has spent time traveling the world building his reputation and 
writing bestsellers. His vanity may also cause him to undergo the ww 
version of facelifts and tummy tucks. Therefore, I guess I'm 
disputing the idea that Lockheart is young, also.

Lupin? I don't think anyone is accusing him of being too young to 
teach. Therefore, I don't think any of the DADA teachers have been 
particularly young.

>From a purely managerial perspective, Dumbledore may just be having 
difficulty filling his vacancy, and he hires who he can get. Since 
Quirrel left to become Quirrelmort, I think the pickings have been 
rather meager.

My 2 knuts.

~ Constance Vigilance