Omega! A sudden flash of insight

[lavivi]

So, after reading this post that even further confirmed that Dumbledore's about to die (Really, at this point if the sixth book happens, and he's still alive at the end, I for one will receive just as much shock as though we had no warning.), buttaflykisses3 and I were discussing some of the direct consequences, especially upon Hogwarts.

And so I thought, well, McGonagall will become headmistress, of course, as she's deputy.  Headmistress McGonagall.

Then I thought, who will become deputy headmaster/mistress in her place?

And instantly it hit me - SNAPE.

Maybe it's because I read a fic where he ends up as headmaster when both Dumbledore and McGonagall were gone - first it made me go WTF - then I realized, oh.  Of course.  That turns Hogwarts into a place of terror, but still.

Anyway.  Anyone disagree?  Would like to suggest Binns would run for deputy headmaster?

 

In conclusion:  God, it's fun to predict Ms. Rowling's every move.

Comments

[lavinialavender.livejournal.com]

I get the impression from the books that Snape (and McGonagall) is Dumbledore's right-hand man. In particular, I'm thinking of how it was Snape and McGonagall who accompanied Dumbledore to rescue Harry from Moody/Crouch Jr. And, as someone else suggested, Flitwick or Sprout may not be interested in being headmaster or mistress.