DADA teacher

[Becky Walkden]

No: HPFGUIDX 50130

I think the new DADA teacher will probably be both the logical and  surprising pick.  Namely Snape himself!  After all he IS highly qualified.  The only drawback to this is of course his other anti-Voldemart duties which as been noted will take him away from the school for long periods.  So he'd need a capable subsitute when he's gone.  Still, in these troubled times he IS the best when he's around and, if he can keep his relationship with Harry on a high enough plane, possibly very helpful to Potter himself.  I think now that it's crunch time, the evolution of the Snap-Potter relationship, which never will be buddy-buddy of course will be very interesting.
As for Fleur, I interpreted her comment about getting a job "here" to mean at  Hogwarts.   But DADA?  I don't think she'd be qualified for that!  If she IS a new teacher next year, wouldn't it be more logical for her to take Snap's potions job?  I would imagine that Ms. Rowlings could have a lot of fun with her teaching the students some charm potions!  

Huggs Becky