DD putting his foot down / DADA - Snape and Lockhart

[greenfirespike]

No: HPFGUIDX 127949




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> > 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?
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> Tekay now:
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> They're both true. Just because Snape applies every year doesn't 
> mean that he is a candidate for the job. For reasons still unknown 
> to us, Dumbledore apparently doesn't think Snape is qualified for 
> the position; therefore Snape will not be considered for the job.

Greenfirespike says:

Constantly applying Snape doesn't always have to apply to apply.  
What I'm saying is that Snape works at Hogwarts, and has undoubtedly 
made clear his desire to teach DADA.  Perhaps each of his first few 
years he submitted his resume (if such things exist in the WW) to DD 
and anxiously awaited a response.

However, after over a decade of rejection, perhaps Snape no longer 
needs to submit anything.  Just swing by DD's office and drop a 
hint.  I worked with a guy who applied to any and every job opening 
that occurred in our company.  After about two years, he no longer 
needed to submit his resume, as it was passed on to each manager then 
hiring.  It was well known around the office that he was "considered" 
for every position, but not actually considered.  

Thus, Snape can apply while never truly being a candidate.  It seems 
that DD does most of the Hogwarts hiring, and he probably has his 
mind made up about Snape before Snape request the position.  

Greenfirespike