Snape's Annual DADA Application

[Marcelle]

No: HPFGUIDX 127944


Potioncat:
As a side note: we're told Lockhart was the only candidate; and we're
told Snape applies every year. Which one isn't true?

celletiger:
It seems so out of character for Snape to apply for the DADA every 
single year for 15 years.  I know in OotP he admits this is true to 
Umbridge during her evaluation of his classroom, but even though its 
firmly stated there in canon (sorry no page ref for you), I still 
find it hard to believe.  I thought it was a rumor perpetuated by 
students.

It must be lonely living in a castle with the same people daily, 
yearly...why would he put himself through the embarassment from his 
contemporaries and students (b/c they always find out these 
things)?  

Applying for the DADA job every year sends out several negative 
messages. 
1. To the students, it sends the message that he doesn't want to 
teach Potions at all.  Typical students would take this as a lack of 
respect for the material, and therefore not feel its worth their 
time learning Potions if the Potions master doesnt want to be 
there.  IMHO, this is why Snape has to teach through fear.  

2. To his boss, the yearly app sends the message that he doesnt want 
the job he has.  In the RW, Snape would have been let go from his 
post after about the third application for lack of respect for the 
job he already has.  It's not as if he is asking for a promotion - 
its s simple lateral move.  Snape obviously has had job security 
despite his request for transfer 15 times.  I think this is evidence 
that Snape is at Hogwarts for his own protection from LV.  

Since Snape's yearly DADA app has been placed in the fact column, 
there must be a reason for it. Either give us a good reason for 
Snape not landing the job of his dreams, or let 'im have it, DD.  
Let Snape have a go at teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts at 
Hogwarts.  What's the worst that could happen?(!)

Happy Friday,
celletiger