Snape as DAtDAt (was Re: Theory on the DADA-post's jinx)

[Angel Moules]

No: HPFGUIDX 85498

Just had an idea. Try this for size for book VI (and I have plans for
this little bunny...)

Harry lands an 'O' on Potions*, and considers taking Potions, but is put
off by the idea of being taught by Snape. He then finds out that Snape
is taking DAtDA and that someone else is taking Potions, thereby putting
him in a total quandary. He loves DAtDA and is the best in the school,
but hates Snape. He also wants to be an Auror, and thinks potions
without Snape would be bearable.

There is also the possibility that it might be harder to find a potions
professor than a DAtDA which is why a) DD took Snape on in the first
place and b) is reluctant to lose him to DAtDA in which post he might
last only a year, and would be lost to the school forever. c.f. the lack
of good Maths/Science/Language teachers as most good practitioners go
into other jobs.

AotN

*and yes, this is possible. It happened to me in Geography. I was
predicted a fail and got an A*.