Snape's Self-Perception as Teacher

[Miles]

No: HPFGUIDX 144804

jessicabathurst wrote:
> I've always been of the opinion that Snape hates teaching, mainly
> based
> on his introductory speech in SS/PS and his general demeanor, but I've
> changed my mind.  Someone (I believe it was Carol, in a post about
> Snape's treatment of Neville) made an excellent case for the efficacy
> of Snape's classroom technique, and as Umbridge says, his students
> score high marks in Potions.  So...what if Snape actually ENJOYS
> teaching?

Miles:
We can guess from his introduction in SS/PS, and especially from what we
know about him since HBP, that Snape's main problem with teaching potions -
besides his very unpleasant character - is the subject. He loves it! And
most certainly most students do not share his love for potionmaking. He
dislikes to teach them for that reason. We learn this at his very first
appearance as a teacher. And maybe this is his reason to try to be DADA
teacher. Not because he urgently wants to teach DADA, but because he doesn't
want to see students mishandling his beloved potions.

Miles