Defense Against The Dark Arts

[twilightfann]

Out of all the Defense Against The Dark Arts professors, who is your favorite? I think as a person, Lupin was my favorite. I feel like he taught Harry the most out of all the other teachers. I also liked Moody, even though he wasn't the real Mad Eye. His lessons seemed the most interesting. Snape was a good DADA professor, although I liked him better when he taught potions. Gilderoy was kind of annoying, but funny at the same time. For some reason, I never really liked Quirrel.

What do you guys think?

[Kreacherteacher]

The only one you didn't mention was the one worth mentioning the most! I liked Professor Umbridge. She really taught those students respect. Ah, just kidding. I most liked Lupin as well. He had a nice twinkle in his eye, and he was a way for us to see Harry with a real father figure, something we really yearned for. He did not get this with Dumbledore, Sirius, or Hagrid. Dumbledore was too busy, Hagrid seemed like more of a friend, and Sirius was never around for obvious reasons.

Sirius would've made a great DADA professor, and I would've made a great DADA professor's assistant!

KT

[Psychee]

Lupin was definitely the best DADA teacher.  His support of Neville against Snape was especially endearing.  Helping him conjure a vision of Snape "in drag" as an antidote for his fears was brilliant!

[Starlet]

I definately think that Lupin was by far the best DADA teacher we saw in the books. He taught the students in a way that they would understand. I could tell he wanted his pupils to suceed and do well, and he helped them when they needed it. I also think he was one of the best father-figures for Harry. I was super-sad when he died :'(

[ConnieAnnKirk]

Another good question!

Let's see, you listed them, I think, but I'll make a vertical list for us:

Year 1:  Prof. Quirrell

Year 2:  Prof. Gilderoy Lockhart

Year 3:  Prof. Remus Lupin

Year 4:  MadEye Moody/Barty Crouch, Jr.

Year 5:  Prof. Dolores Umbridge

Year 6:  Prof. Severus Snape

Year 7:  None

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From that list--Yep; I agree with so many others.  Prof. Lupin was the all-time best!

[dayrenm]

I loved Lubin I think mainly because of how close he was to Harry. He was a great teacher and helped Harry a lot more than any of the other teachers.

[Starlet]

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ConnieK wrote:

Year 7:  None

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I thought that in Year 7 one of the Carrows was the DADA teacher, and the other was the Muggle Studies teachers. maybe I'm wrong since it's been a while since I've read DH, and I don't have it with me to check.

[twilightfann]

No, I think you're right - one of the Carrows was the DADA teacher. Remember when Harry met Neville in Hogwarts in the Room of Requirement, and he was explaining all the changes in the school? He said that the Carrows changed Defense Against The Dark Arts into just The Dark Arts. He went on to explain how they were taught how to use the Cruciatus curse. (i think he said it was the one course Goyle got high marks in)

[ConnieAnnKirk]

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Starlet wrote:

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Year 7:  None

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I thought that in Year 7 one of the Carrows was the DADA teacher, and the other was the Muggle Studies teachers. maybe I'm wrong since it's been a while since I've read DH, and I don't have it with me to check.

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Ah.  If so, I stand corrected!

[ConnieAnnKirk]

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twilightfann wrote:
No, I think you're right - one of the Carrows was the DADA teacher. Remember when Harry met Neville in Hogwarts in the Room of Requirement, and he was explaining all the changes in the school? He said that the Carrows changed Defense Against The Dark Arts into just The Dark Arts. He went on to explain how they were taught how to use the Cruciatus curse. (i think he said it was the one course Goyle got high marks in)

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Ok, see that explains it.  The CLASS changed to DA, so there was really no DADA teacher.  That must be why my notes show it that way.

[Sailem]

hands down it was lupin.

i mean..who wouldnt like to be taught by someone who was best friends with your deceased father..AND WHO is actually a victim of dark arts.....if being a werewolf if considered dark arts..idk.

[mrsRW]

I need some help here. I'm torn between the 'fake-Moody' and Lupin. it's easy tosay Lupin was the best. He taught them as a teacher should for 3rd year students, these guys, are still kids at 13 years old, right? But wizarding education never underestimated children, in my opinion. So I'm torn between fake-Moody and Lupin. Lupin taught them yes. But Moody (fake) SHOWED them the real deal when it came to the Dark Arts. Snape yes, had a feverish liking for the subject yes, Moody was 'more showy' at how more aware he is to recognize the Dark Arts for what it really is.

[twilightfann]

Yeah, I totally get what you mean. Lupin was a great teacher and friend to Harry, but imposter moody made a really good teacher for someone who wasn't qualified to do the job. His lessons were interesting, and they came in useful in the wizarding world.

[Thomas_T]

Even though he was a fake, "Mad-eye" is by far my favorite. I just liked the whole insane paranoid veteran vibe from him

[Mollywobbles]

Shadow, my little Swamp Duck, welcome back!

I know what you mean about the insane paranoid Moody/Crouch, it was an interesting departure from the previous DADA teachers.  I even liked the way they portrayed him in GOF-can't think of the actor's name, but I thought he did a good job of capturing that twitchy part of Mad-eye's personality. 

Still, trying to kill Harry kind of dampened my enthusiasm for Moody/Crouch and I have to go with Lupin as my favourite DADA teacher.

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ShadowCougar wrote:
Even though he was a fake, "Mad-eye" is by far my favorite. I just liked the whole insane paranoid veteran vibe from him

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[World_Traveler…]

Lupin is, by far, my favorite. He's one of my favorite characters in general, but he was an excellent teacher; extremely understanding, and one of the few teachers who actually wanted their students to excel.

[mrsRW]

I just realized this... Snape is not a very good teacher , is he?

[Starlet]

I don't think so... he's too caught up in being bitter and mad because of Lily's death, he doesn't concentrate on being a good teacher

[Par4course]

Agreed - Snape was never a good teacher, even in potions.  He had obvious favorites, and loved to embarrass those he didn't like.  Most of the others he ignored.  I'm surprised anyone learned in his class - one of those "teach yourself" type things, I guess.  Maybe that's why he handed out such long essay assignments.

[mrsRW]

you're right.. Yes prof. Snape had a lot going on. Actually he never really gave me the impression he wanted to teach,. He was there because he had to be there., But regardless, on his teaching skills? He's like one of those teachers who teach a really difficult subject who make you do the research and hell be the judge whether he like it, or if he likes you, or not.