Snape and Longbottom's Mother

[sophineclaire]

No: HPFGUIDX 32189

    After reading all the L.o.l.l.i.p.o.p.s and various Snape related 
posts, an idea struck me. Rather unoriginal, but considering that the 
most common argument for Snape's bad attitude ( When compounded with 
other things of course) towards Harry is that he (Snape) had torch 
for Lily. 
   If this was the case, wouldn't it be more reasonable, considering 
the amount of abuse Neville gets, that Snape might have been in love 
with Longbottom's mother ( or father for that matter...). Just as 
Harry is a reminder of James, couldn't Neville be a reminder of his 
own father who got him and his wife a permanent suite at Le Chateau 
Mungo's. To add insult to injury, Neville is a failure at potions. 
This creates another bitter memory for what could've been in Snape's 
mind.
    The whole theory is overly romantic and dramatic (The whole DE 
and Auror/star-crossed lovers bit can come into play), but at least 
Snape tries to help Harry, he terrorizes Neville.
  Just a thought.
Does this theory deserve and ancronym????


To everyone who replied to my Invisibility cloak post:
 Nothing gets past you guys. I should try to re-read the whole set 
before I post anything involving absolute canon. I was too busy to 
reply with my thanks for the straight facts( school and all) so i say 
Thanks to everyone and I hope everyone has a great New Year.