I was rewatching the sixth installment and became quite perplexed. We all recognize that Snape—known as the half-blood prince—had an exceptional command over potion-making far exceeding outdated textbooks. Considering his influence in the classroom and the continual errors committed by students, why did he choose not to modernize the potions curriculum during his years as an educator?
i guess snape liked using his proven, time-honred methods so he stuck with an old skool approach. mayb he thought struggle was the best teacher, not some modern shortcut.
Hey everyone, I’ve often caught myself musing about this too. I’m thinking that perhaps Snape wasn’t just being stubborn for the sake of it but maybe saw some merit in using tried-and-true techniques. There’s something almost poetic about forcing his students to really earn their success, don’t you think? It makes you wonder if he felt that embracing shortcuts might somehow dilute the discipline or the learning process itself. Also, considering his backstory and personal struggles, maybe he believed that overcoming challenges the hard way was a vital part of personal growth. What’s your take on this? Do you think there might be more hidden layers to his teaching method that reflect his own experiences or maybe even his personal vendettas? Would love to hear your thoughts further! 
In my view, Snape’s reluctance to update the curriculum seems intentional rather than a mistake. His approach appears to be driven by a desire to maintain a strict, traditional method rather than embracing new trends. From what I’ve observed, he values rigor that comes from mastering time-tested techniques, which he believes most students have difficulty understanding anyway. Rather than diluting the challenge of potion-making with simplified methods, he likely prefers to test his students rigorously using methods he himself has perfected over the years, reinforcing discipline and attention to detail.