[HPforGrownups] Re: Is Snape really THAT good in Potions?(was: Snape and the Kappa)

[Patrick Jarrett]

No: HPFGUIDX 119535


> SSSusan:
> I think Potions *Master* IS an important term to take into
> consideration when evaluating Snape's abilities.  We don't hear
> anyone refer to Flitwick as the Charms Master, nor McGonagall as the
> Transfiguration Master.  Now, I can't speak to whether "Master" would
> be a both-gender appellation, but we do have the example of
> Flitwick.  He's always teacher or professor; not master.  Don't you
> think we're *meant* to take from that information that Snape *is*
> considered an expert?

Patrick:
I admit I haven't closely followed this thread but I don't think my
point has been brought up.

I've always thought that "Potions Master" was a seperate title.
Perhaps in the past the school has had another staff member who
managed any school-needed potions, and this person didn't have to be
the potions professor. For example, It could have been Madame Pomfrey
in the past. Or maybe, professors were busier in the past years and
didn't have time to do as Snape does. But today the extra person isn't
needed because Snape is able to both teach and brew.

Before I bring a rain of fire down upon me, I agree that Snape is very
very good at what he does. I'm just brining my view into the ring.

In any case, just my two cents.

-- Patrick