Snape's canon opposite/ Proving loyalty (Re: Hearing from the Great Middle)

[justcarol67]

No: HPFGUIDX 140226

vmonte wrote:
> Ok, I see what you're saying. I'll check out Carol's post. Do you
both think that the position was cursed during the penseive memory
that Harry witnessed where it looked like Tom was reaching for his
wand? <snip>

Carol responds:
To answer your question, yes, I believe that the DADA position was
cursed (not just jinxed) when Tom Riddle waved his wand in DD's
Pensieve memory. If you need a link to my original DADA curse post
(which takes that idea for granted), it's

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/137961

It spawned quite a long discussion and a few additional threads.
Basically, I believe that the Unbreakable Vow is the manifestation of
the DADA curse for Snape just as Voldie inside the turban was its
manifestation for Quirrell (whose death was inevitable from the moment
he allowed Voldemort to possess him). Sensible Lupin in PoA
uncharacteristically forgets his potion on a full moon night, an
action which to me can only be explained by the DADA curse (which
simultaneously benefits Voldemort by releasing his "servant,"
Wormtail). Ever-cautious (and self-preserving) Snape in HBP
uncharacteristically binds himself by a vow that could lead to his own
death, again explainable (to me) only by the DADA curse. The message I
linked you to gives the full argument in its original version. If you
follow the thread, you can see how the group members who like the idea
helped me work out some of the flaws in the concept. My last post on
the subject (which doesn't link to the original thread) is

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/138333

I think the grim fates of many of the DADA teachers speak for
themselves regarding the sinister nature of the curse (no mere jinx)
on the position, with good and bad alike falling to the malice of
Voldemort.

I also believe, however, that evil intentions/actions in the
Potterverse often bring about unintended good (LV hoist with his own
petard at GH being the prime example) and that a deeply remorseful
Snape will play a key role in bringing Voldemort down. As JKR herself
has said, "There's more to Snape than meets the eye," and she implies
elsewhere that he has a key role to play in Book 7, which I take to
mean that he'll somehow help to bring Voldemort down, if only by
teaching Harry that vengeance is folly.

Carol, who believes that JKR's remark about "whoever asked that
question" finding the answer in Book 7 relates to Snape's redemption
and not to his being in love