Snape again

[Arlene]

No: HPFGUIDX 148747

> Sid:
> > DD knew that DADA department is cursed and no teacher can last 
> > for more than one year yet he appoints Snape as new DADA teacher. 

> Lupinlore:
> 1)  Are we sure that the DADA position is in fact cursed? <snip> 
> Given that, DD may simply have been taking a calculated risk in 
> giving Snape the position, rather than  knowing for a fact that 
> Snape would be gone at the end of the year.
>
> <snip>
>
> 3)  If the position is indeed cursed, DD may simply have been 
> attempting to force Voldemort's hand.  Voldemort knows that Snape 
> is his "man" inside DD's camp.  By giving Snape the job, DD is 
> forcing Voldemort to make a decision:  Either remove the curse or 
> lose your man <snip>

Arlene:
It is an interesting thought to think that the DA position may NOT 
be cursed. However, 14 years (I believe) is a bit much for Every 
teacher to come and go within one year when the teachers in the 
other positions have been there as much as 30 years. 

I'm not really sure Voldemort is all that sensitive on the fact 
that he may lose Snape, for all we know, he may have another 
"Plant" there.

My personal view is that LV has already suspected Snape (ie: 
Wormtail roommate) and Snape has to prove himself BIG TIME. This 
deal with DD, I believe came about to save Snape as I do believe 
Snape has saved DD at some other point in time which warrants 
his "Trust" so much.

Another view I have is that, I think LV cursed DD as Hogwarts 
Headmaster, not the school itself. With DD gone, so too the curse.
Aha!!!