Why did Dumbledore not give Snape the DADA job?

When J. K. Rowling was asked why Dumbledore would not give Severus Snape the Defence Against the Dark Arts job, Rowling responded that Dumbledore believed that teaching Defence Against the Dark Arts would bring out Snape’s worst side, though Dumbledore finally relented in Harry’s sixth year.

Why did Dumbledore make Snape the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher?

Because he wanted to fool the dark lord that he trusts Snape completely enough to give Snape’s favourite subject to teach, for which Snape is notorious for. After all it was the time of year for Snape to prove his loyalty both ways.

Why was Snape kept away from the dark arts?

Dumbledore never allowed Snape to teach Defence Against the Dark Arts because the position carried a curse, thanks to Lord Voldemort. The Dark Lord had once applied for the very same position but was denied by Dumbledore, who could very well see through Voldemort’s ‘teacher’ facade.

What did Dumbledore mean when he said please to Snape?

By saying “Severus… please” Dumbledore was able to subtly signal to Snape that he was ready. Also, you have to remember that Snape was feeling slightly apprehensive about killing Dumbledore. So in a way, Dumbledore was actually pleading with Snape, only it was for the total opposite reason the Death Eaters though.

Who was the best Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher?

1 REMUS LUPIN While Snape was the best professor to teach Defenses Against the Dark Arts, Remus Lupin was the best professor in that specific subject. Lupin was brave, kind, and patient, and was one of the best professors at Hogwarts because he had the student’s best interests in mind.

When did Voldemort jinx the Dada job?

When Voldemort returned to Hogwarts the second time, he had ulterior motives to hide one of his Horcruxes, the diadem, in the castle. It was assumed that the Dark Lord jinxed the D.A.D.A. position shortly after, sometimes between Dumbledore becoming headteacher in 1965 and before Lupin’s 11th birthday in 1971.