Foreign DADA Teacher?

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 82064

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Hagrid" <aussie_lol at y...> wrote:

> aussie: 
>
> ...edited... who can DD spare and trust to be the new Defence 
> Against Dark  Arts teacher at Hogwarts?
> 
> JOB OPENNING:
> One option, (and this will somewhat pacify kids that are calling for 
> non-Britts to be in the movie) is to import a witch or wizard from 
> away from all the DE influence - from outside of Europe.
> 
> JOB REQUIREMENTS:
> a) From an area where magic is ancient and established - (so if USA 
> or Australia, maybe native populations).
> b) Experienced with dangerous magical areas (if not fighting Dark 
> wizards, then dnagerous creatures) - (Dragon colonies are in Peru 
> and New Zealand)
> c) a traditional Brit ally would fit in nicely (does it seem I am 
> bias to Australia and New Zealand? .. lol)
> 
> ...edited...
> 
> SUGGESTION:
> ... that sounds like a  laid back, back packing, quidditch playing, 
> aussie, or Kiwi. ~aussie~

bboy_mn:

Well, I certainly think an Aussie or Kiwi DADA teacher would add a fun
new element to the story, that's not how I see it happening.

In general, if it was someone from North or South America, it would
have to be, in my opinion, someone from an aboriginal tribe. Although,
I have think of one dark acception; a VooDoo
priest/priestess/witchdoctor from New Orleans, they would certainly
know a lot about dark magic. However, I think JKR said we wouldn't see
any American wizard or witches.

My next best areas are Africa, certainly dark magic there, Middle
East, plenty of ancient magic, or Asian, certainly a mystical and
magical region.

But I think if a foreign teacher does come, they will come from
Eastern Europe. Certainly, a wizard from Transylvania (Romania) would
fit the bill. ... or Bulgaria, Russia/Ukraine, Belorussia, Latvia,
Estonia, Lithuania, etc...

Although, I must say that at the moment I am considering Bill Weasley.
He's a curse breaker, I have to believe that to break ancient and
deadly curses, you need a pretty strong knowledge of dark magic. But
you bring up a good point; could Dumbledore spare him. Would it be an
acceptable and productive use of his time and talents to be tied up,
figuratively, at Hogwarts during a very critical year? 

Another suspicion is that Snape might finally get the job. He
certainly is qualified, and they need a serious 'Dark Art' wizard more
than ever now. I consider the possibility that it might be easier to
find a Potions teacher than a Dark Arts teacher. Having a new potions
teacher also opens the possibility of Harry taking Advance Potions so
he can become an Auror. The new teacher may not have as strict of
requirements as Snape.

Then again....?

Just a thought.
bboy_mn