Severus and the DADA post (why he won't get it)

[hypatia423]

No: HPFGUIDX 83850

 Severus is already in a precarious and vulnerable position with his 
work for the Order. To have him in the DADA post would give 
Voldemort, when he got around to it, a foot in the door to start 
making subtle, behind the scenes  "suggestions". Despite his skill at 
Occlumency, I think Severus is very much at risk, because I doubt 
Voldemort trusts him completely and perhaps not at all. I think he's 
sitting back and watching Severus, biding his time, and plans to test 
his loyalty at a later date. Recall the Sorting Hat song at the 
beginning of OOTP, particularly the line "Our Hogwarts is in danger 
from external, deadly foes"....The Ministry interfered, yes, with 
that (expletive) Umbridge, but I don't see the Ministry as "deadly" 
except through incompetence.  I think Voldemort at some point will 
take a particular interest in Hogwarts, and I believe it is he that 
the Sorting Hat refers to. DD was fully aware of the implications of 
the Harry-Voldemort scar connection and the subtle, underhanded way 
Voldemort works. He is keeping Severus out of the DADA post for 
possibly the same reasons he avoided eye contact with Harry and 
insisted he learn Occlumency. 

    I have read and been fascinated by all the recent posts on this 
subject, and also have to agree the "alcoholic" theory has merit. 
Severus is vulnerable not only as spy for the Order, but by his very 
nature;his inability to let go of old wounds, the degree that his 
hardships in life have scarred him, and by his deep need for 
recognition and respect. I believe he has the same "saving people 
thing" that Harry has, and that he will finally achieve recognition 
for what will be true heroism- at the cost of his life. I'm new here 
and would love comments on the above.