Snape taking over for Dumbledore

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 99860

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Samantha Thomas
<flyingmybroomstick at y...> wrote:
> ... the name origin ...links the name Albus to Commodus, who was a 
> terrible and childlike Roman emperor.  In the wake of Commodus' 
> murder, Septimus Severus took over and restored order.  ...
> 
> ..., ..., Dumbledore isn't going to live to see Book 7, and if he
> does, he won't see much of it.  It gives Harry more credibility as 
> the Hero for the Ages if he defeats LV without Dumbledore's aid.
> And if Snape took Albus' place instead of the obvious choice, 
> McGonagall, ..., I think that Snape really wouldn't relish in the 
> thought of Harry gaining more notoriety.  
>  
> Just a few, seemingly connected late night thoughts....
>  
> ~~~~~~~~
> Samantha
> ~~~~~~~~

bboy_mn:

I think we need to remember that there are several 'take over'
positions related to Dumbledore. Who takes over the school? Who takes
over The Order of the Phoenix? Who takes over the Wizengamot? Who
takes over the Confederation of Wizards? 

Beind Deputy Head Mistress, McGonagall has already been chosen to take
over the school, and a fine Headmistress she would be, if you ask me.

Appointing a new member to the Wizengamot and the Confederation of
Wizards wouldn't be that hard, certainl there are plenty of wizards
waiting in line to take over.

However, taking over the Order of the Phoenix is a much more difficult
task. First, Dumbledore is probably carrying a lot of information
related to his 'Plan' in his head; that makes if difficult for the
next person to take over. 

Next, I don't see Snape in a postion or with the disposition to
effectively run the Order. But, in Dumbledore's absents, I see the
Order left with a power vacuum. There really isn't anyone remaining
who has the knowledge, experience, skill, or magical power to fill his
place. 

Snape, unless he has been outed as a spy, would not be in a position.
Assuming he is a spy, he has to stay comfortably in the background.
Unless Dumbledore's death comes near the very end of the last book,
and a situation occurs that lends itself to Snape, and demands
immediate and decisive action, I can't see Snape doing it.

Mr. Weasley, much as I love him, doesn't seem like much of a
strategist, and is not especially known for being decisive. 

Lupin seems very capable of strategy, decisiveness, good planning, and
 intelligent discussion, but I'm not sure I see him as a leader. I
think he is great at getting involed and taking part when he's not in
charge, but hesitant and uncertain, lacking confidence when the full
weight of the circumstance falls on him.

Harry? ...too young. He is very strong on courage, determination, and
confidence as well as being a potentially powerful wizard, but lacking
in knowledge and experience. In addition, he can be a little
impulsive, not a good trait when cooler heads need to prevail.

Sirius would have been a good candidate if things had worked out
differently; brilliant mind, powerful wizard, strong leadership
abilities, but there are some 'gaps' in his resume that cast doubt on
him even in the best of circumstance. Also, like Harry, he's a bit
impulsive. And last but probably most significant, is that those
'gaps' in his resume, have left him very ...how can I put this
delicately... very pscholgically strained.

Conclusion, while I agree Dumbledore will die, I really don't see a
good canidate to replace him.

Just a thought.

bboy_mn