Neville (was: More on Snape & a couple of questions)

[Laura]

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Cathy wrote:
> > >
OK, I'm confused.  When did Neville refer to himself in as a muggle?  
>From my US version of CoS, Chapter 11:  "They went for Filch first," 
Neville said, his round face fearful.  "An everyone knows I'm almost 
a Squib."
> > >

While looking up the quote for you, I instantly opened my book to the 
exact page.  I love it when that happens.

US paperback, PS/SS, Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat, p. 125

[The students are discussing their heritages]
"What about you, Neville?" said Ron.
"Well, my gran brought me up and she's a witch," said Neville, "but 
the family thought I was all-Muggle for ages."

Maybe it's interesting to note that this is what the *family* 
thought, as in, it might be an exact quote.  i.e., Neville's gran may 
sometimes say, "Gee, I hope Neville isn't a Muggle" as opposed 
to "Gee, I hope Neville isn't a Squib."  Which is possible evidence 
that Squib does have something of a negative connotation.

-Laura