Snape, Quirellmort question...

[vmonte]

No: HPFGUIDX 108967

DuffyPoo:
 
I don't think it has ever been mentioned in the books why DD does not 
want Snape to teach DADA.  I think that came up in a JKR interview or 
something.  In the books we have, "Do you have any idea why 
Dumbledore has consistently refused to appoint you [to the DADA job]? 
asked Umbridge.  "I suggest you ask him," said Snape jerkily.
 
I have my own theory about Snape which I have not yet posted as it is 
very long-winded.  However, from that theory, I think Snape has not 
been appointed to the DADA position because of what DD fears Snape 
may 'let slip.'  (Nothing about Dark Arts, either.  If you want to 
know my theory, just ask.) ;-)


vmonte responds:

You're right! The Snape comment was from JKR.

Royal Albert Hall Appearance June 26 2003:

JKR: Hey Jackson

SF: Hello Jackson, hurrah. And lets have a look and see what your 
question was shall we?

JL: Prof Snape has always wanted to be the defence against the dark 
arts teacher. In book 5 he still doesn't get the job Why does 
Professor Dumbledore not allow him to be the defence against the dark 
arts teacher?

SF: There

JKR: <sighs> That is an excellent question and the reason is that, I 
have to be careful what I say here, the reason is that to answer it 
fully would give and awful lot away about the remaining two books but 
when Professor Dumbledore took Professor Snape on to the staff and 
Professor Snape said I'd like to teach defence against the darks arts 
please and Professor Dumbledore felt that that might bring out the 
worst in Professor Snape

<laughs> Somewhat

JKR: So he said I think we'll let you teach potions and see how you 
get along there.

vivian