Theory on the DADA-post's jinx

[justcarol67]

No: HPFGUIDX 85665

> Carol:
> <snip>
> > But if he were to leave Hogwarts at the end of 
> > Book 7, I wonder where else he could go (other than
> > rejoining the dark side, which I'm sure he won't do). 
> > Maybe the Department of Mysteries could use his talents.
> <snip>
> 
> I'd always noticed that he was referred to as 
> "Potions Master".  I'd supposed "Master" was a 
> title that he'd had to achieve a very high level 
> of proficiency to earn.
> 
> In POA, when Lupin receives the wolfsbane potion, 
> he says that he was "lucky to be working alongside 
> Professor Snape", because "there aren't many wizards 
> who are up to making it".  
> 
> My point is that someone with Snape's skills and 
> education shouldn't have trouble finding a post 
> in the WW.
> 
> I admit his DE past might hinder him, but I don't 
> think it would keep him from finding employment, 
> especially since he's been acquitted for over 15 
> years.
> 
> Yolanda

I wasn't thinking of his DE past, which I agree wouldn't be a
detriment to someone with his intelligence. My concern is that there
don't seem to be many careers available in the WW other than teaching,
reporting, owning a store, or working for the MoM. He could be an
auror, of course, but where would he find a position that was worthy
of all that knowledge? Would an auror have ause for potions? He's like
an American with a PhD in English--overqualified for everything except
teaching, research, or editing. (Speaking of myself here!) So what I
meant was, where other than the MoM could he go to use all that
knowledge and subtle intelligence? St. Mungo's, maybe? Anyone for
Snape as a healer? I can't picture it. So really I think the DADA
position is the best that's available. He could be one of the outside
examiners who come in to administer the O.W.L.S. and N.E.W.T.S., but
that seems like short-term employment.

Carol