[HPforGrownups] Re: Lying and Cheating & Potions!Genius....

[Draeconin]

No: HPFGUIDX 165566

Ronin_47 wrote:

 >
 > --Draeconin Wrote--
 >> I have a question on this topic: If the HBP's methods were superior 
to what was being taught, why didn't Snape teach those methods, and keep
 >> using them himself while he was the Potions professor? Plot hole?

 --Ronin's Comments--
 > I believe that Snape did teach these methods to a point, which is why he
 > never uses a book.

Draeconin:
I'd think Hermione would have noticed that certain techniques Snape was 
teaching weren't mentioned in their textbook and commented on it if that 
were the case - and doubly so if the potion wasn't in the book at all.  
However, if you're referring to the fact that Snape himself never 
referred to a book, then we could say the same for all the professors at 
Hogwarts. Few teachers who really know their subject do.

But if Harry found the HBP's methods so easy, why did he have so much 
trouble with Snape's classes, if Snape was using those same methods? 
(Besides the obvious snarling from Snape.)

 --Ronin's Comments--
 > But they are now on NEWTS level potions, and I would
 > assume these teachings are more advanced than OWLs potions lessons. Had
 > Snape not taken over DADA and remained potions teacher, he'd have 
probably
 > taught this material and wouldn't have used the book at all.

Draeconin:
Would have been interesting to see if that had happened.


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