Foreign DADA Teacher?

[Florentine Maier]

No: HPFGUIDX 82071

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <bboy_mn at y...> wrote:
> --- 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

Florentine:

I would like to suggest the possibility of a Chinese DADA
sorcerer/sorceress. He/she would be skilled in martial arts and
driving out demons. He/she could also give the students some
instructions on Buddhist philosphy. That could compensate for the
current lack of psychological and ethic counselling at Hogwarts, IMHO.

~Florentine~