Let's pick at that prophecy a little more, shall we?

[sevenhundredandthirteen]

No: HPFGUIDX 77642


 Margaret wrote):
 
> I still think the prophecy *may* mean Neville.  No, Voldemort did 
> not "mark him" in the physical sense, but not all marks are 
visible.  
> Perhaps it means psychologically, in a way Voldemort's responsible 
> for who Neville is, just as he is for who Harry is.  
> 
> The attack on Harry could be what 'marked' Neville (just go with me 
> for a sec on this one).

Okay, so I accept that Neville is *marked* by Voldemort. But he's not 
*marked as equal*.
You said it yourself:

>"The fact that Voldemort does NOT see Neville as his equal could 
>cause 
>m some problems if he ever comes face to face with Neville in 
>combat."

Voldemort, whilst he has marked Neville in many ways- through the 
torturing of his parents etc, none of those ways constitute 
being 'marked as equal.' Voldemort does not consider Neville to be 
his equal. The prophecy is referring to someone being 'marked as 
equal' by the Dark Lord, not someone who is merely marked.


~<(Laurasia)>~