[HPforGrownups] Re: A detailed analysis of Snape's hatred of Harry (S.N.O...

[eloiseherisson at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 49114

In a message dated 02/01/2003 19:53:59 GMT Standard Time, 
splinched at hotmail.com writes:

>It seems to me he's been a victim of prejudices of 
>reputation from the start.
<>
>  And currently he's been known to be 
> after the DADA job -- and he still hasn't gotten it despite the fact 
> that it's the hardest position to replace. 

I've got to pick up on that point. 
We have *no proof of that whatsoever*. 
The only indication that Snape wants the DADA  job is the student rumour that 
Percy quotes in the start of year banquet in PS/SS. And that would seem to be 
likely to be spawned by the same prejudices to which you allude.

Oh, and there is  an interview by Alan Rickman (who had some instruction from 
JKR) - although he suggested that Snape wanted to be a professor *of the Dark 
Arts* - which might be nearer the mark in his heart of hearts. *If* you 
accept such things as having any canononical bearing. ;-)

Personally, I feel he has far too much pride in his current position and 
expertise to want the DADA job.

~Eloise

Sounding a little too negative about a post that made some points she really 
wants to go away and *think* about.


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