Why did Snape not get the Defence Against the Dark Arts 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.

Who taught Dada in Year 4?

In Harry’s fourth year at Hogwarts, Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody was to take the position of Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher. Moody exposed the students to some of the darkest magic in the Wizarding World — including the three Unforgivable Curses.

Is Severus Snape related to Harry Potter?

Severus Snape is the current Potions Master at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a former Death Eater, and a trusted associate of Harry Potter . Severus Snape is descended from the Noble House of Prince on his mother’s side, as his mother was Eileen Prince .

Why did Dumbledore prepare Snape for the task of killing Voldemort?

Aware of his impending death from Marvolo Gaunt’s cursed ring, together with the knowledge that Voldemort had recruited Draco Malfoy as an assassin, Dumbledore prepared Snape for the awful task. Draco’s future would have been cut abruptly short if he’d failed to commit the murder, or taken a very dark turn had he succeeded.

How did Severus Snape become a Potions Master?

Severus Snape is a fully licensed Potions Master. He was able to receive his Mastery after studying in Italy with Damocles Belby, the inventor of the Wolfsbane Potion. His proficiency with potions was so great that he became the personal Potions Master to Voldemort himself.

Why did Severus Snape call Lily Potter a Mudblood?

As such, Severus believed that Sirius tried to have him killed by a werewolf Lupin, but was saved by James Potter. Severus eventually fell into the Death Eater crowd. In an attempt to prevent himself form being bullied by his fellow Slytherins, he called Lily a Mudblood, leading to her breaking their friendship.