DD putting his foot down / DADA - Snape and Lockhart

[Ravenclaw Bookworm]

No: HPFGUIDX 128094


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.


Bookworm:
Your suggestion makes sense, except that Umbridge asked Snape about 
him applying for the DADA position:

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(OOP, Ch 17)
"You applied first for the Defense Against the Dark Arts post, I 
believe?" Professor Umbridge asked Snape.

"Yes," said Snape quietly.

"But you were unsuccessful?"

Snape's lip curled.  "Obviously."

Professor Umbridge scribbled on her clipboard.  "And you have 
applied regularly for the Defense Against the Dark Arts post since 
you first joined the school, I believe?"

"Yes," said Snape quietly, barely moving his lips.  He looked
very angry.

"Do you have any idea why Dumbledore has consistently refused to 
appoint you?" asked Umbridge.

"I suggest you ask him," said Snape jerkily.

"Oh I shall," said Professor Umbridge with a sweet smile.

"I suppose this is relevant?" Snape asked, his black eyes
narrowed.

"Oh yes," said Professor Umbridge....
*****

A few lines later Snape "looked around at Harry and their eyes
met for a second."  Snape was quick to take points and assign
extra homework for Harry's ruined potion, but I think that was a 
distraction to turn Harry's attention away from Umbridge's 
questions.  *Why* was Snape angry and Umbridge suspicious?  Why did 
Snape immediately look at Harry when Umbridge walked away?  

But in response to your comment, "you have applied regularly" 
implies to me that it was more than just, "Oh, Headmaster,
remember that I'd like the job, too."  

Ravenclaw Bookworm