I Hate Snape...

[jenny_ravenclaw]

No: HPFGUIDX 56301

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "darrin_burnett" <bard7696 at a...> 
wrote:
 
> My own theory is that Dumbledore keeps Snape away from DADA for the 
> same reason you don't have an alcoholic bartending at your wedding. 
> Temptation too great.>

"Keeps Snape away"?  Who says Snape wants to be DADA professor, 
anyway?  He's damned good at Potions and seems to enjoy it as well; 
his opening monologue to his first years made me want to be in the 
class, regardless of Snape's attitude.  All we can say about Snape and 
the DADA position is that the *students* of Hogwarts have heard that 
Snape wants the job.  Until I hear Snape or Dumbledore confirm that, I 
won't believe it.

I love how JKR can create a rumor within her own writing and convince 
so many of us it is true.

I still can't say Snape is the worst of the worst, though.  It's fine 
and understandable to hate him, because he *is* an asshole.  Maybe he 
should even be fired.  It doesn't mean, though, that he can't teach 
what he knows effectively.  It just means he needs some mentoring.

Hagrid needs a lot more than that, though, but there's no need to get 
me started.

--jenny from ravenclaw

How about this name for a band: The Death Stoppers 
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