Why did Dumbledore give Snape the DADA job?

Dumbledore needed Snape’s help ensuring that when Voldemort inevitably returned, there would be defenses set against him. Snape was Dumbledore’s pocket Ace. When Dumbledore was cursed by Gaunt’s ring, he knew his time was limited. The curse was going to continue to spread through his body, weakening him.

Why did Snape get Defence Against the Dark Arts?

Snape had always had a fascination with the Dark Arts — something which estranged him from Lily. He wanted the post because he liked the subject and because he was good at it!

Why did Dumbledore let Snape teach defense in Half Blood Prince?

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 was the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher after Snape?

In Harry’s fifth year, a Ministry of Magic employee, Dolores Umbridge, was Defence Against the Dark Arts professor. Umbridge had a strong opposition to teaching the students practical magic and instead taught a strict “Ministry approved” theoretical course.

Why was Dumbledore so powerful?

One of the first things we ever learn about Dumbledore is that his fame was partly forged by defeating Gellert Grindelwald, the world’s Darkest wizard in a pre-Voldemort age. Their legendary duel saw two extraordinarily talented wizards at the peak of their abilities.

Why was Harry Potter’s defence against the dark arts teacher refused?

He was refused again. According to Albus Dumbledore, after the second refusal, no Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher held the post for more than one school year. Dumbledore believed that this was due to Voldemort placing a jinx on the position, a belief that was popularly spread throughout the school.

Why did Dumbledore step down after Snape killed him?

Dumbledore was aware of the fact that after Snape killed him, the whole wizarding world would condemn him and force him to step down as the Professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts. Despite the fact Snape killed Dumbledore, it was agreed that he would do so.

What year did Professor Snape teach defence against the Dark Arts?

— Professor Snape discussing Defence Against the Dark Arts during a sixth year lesson in 1996 [src] Defence Against the Dark Arts was a required subject from first year to fifth year. The curriculum of the class varied greatly depending on what the professor at the time deemed appropriate.

Why did Snape kill the Hogwarts headmaster?

Severus Snape killed the Hogwarts Headmaster because he was asked to do it by Dumbledore. Along with this, the Hogwarts Headmaster was about to die and with this act, he would prove his loyalty one more time.