Snape's Occupation (was Re: Why Snape turned

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> zgirnius:

> 
> However, since you expressed a dislike for that theory...he could 
also 
> have been undergoing advanced training for a profession. I expect 
he 
> had strong NEWT grades in Potions, Charms, and DADA at the very 
least. 
> (Based on his ability to invent Potions improvements, spells like 
> Muffliato, and Dark spells like Sectumsempra). Could he have had 
more? 
> I would guess maybe Herbology, he seems to know his ingredients. 
Anway, 
> if he had been an Auror in training, I think we would have heard of 
it, 
> but the profession I'll suggest is Healing, perhaps specifically 
anti 
> Dark Arts healing. He certainly seems to be an expert on it in HBP.

Potioncat:
I love Carol's ideas for his work. But I think "after" he gets out of 
Azkaban he'll open his own shop. As much as I like the idea, I can't 
the logic of a successful Potions wizard applying for a DADA teaching 
positon and giving up his business.

I would also like to think he was an intern at St. Mungo's. It makes 
the most sense to me--even if Snape is no Dr. Kildare. However, who 
would give up a residency for a jinxed DADA position? His cover story 
would have to make sense.

So, I've narrowed it down to his working for someone else. Either he 
had a job casting spells, or he worked at Potion making. I'm assuming 
that someone has to create the magic that makes mirrors talk, or 
brooms obey riders. Can't you see him now, working in a magical toy 
shop---enchanting dolls to talk?