OoP(Spoilers) Snape as teacher

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> Pip:
 Which suggests that Snape, unlikeable and unpleasant as he is, has 
a  teaching style that is effective. Compared to Snape, the practical 
exam itself is a doddle. Even his least confident students look at 
the instructions and think 'hey, this is easy'. Or easier, at least.

> Darrin:
 See, I still don't get the effectiveness of terrorizing one kid to 
the point of incontinence, while favoring another whole set of kids. 
I don't find the fact that Neville did well away from Snape a praise 
of Snape, but rather an indictment.

It makes me wonder if Snape had eased up on Neville just at touch, 
would the kid have been able to do this kind of work in regular class?

But, I can't argue that the results aren't positive in the end for 
Neville, but I question how much credit goes to the teacher. 
 

Now Ben writes: 
 Did anyone else take great notice that Snape told a Slytherin to 
lessen their hold on Neville(even though he covered with the ordeal 
about all the red tape)?  I think it was in Umbridge's office after 
DA were caught after their meeting.  Unfortunatly, I don't have my 
copy of the book with me at the moment, so I am unable to direct you 
to the correct page.  
 As to this discussion, I think it could be used as evidence that 
Snape does want his students to perform well.  I think his nastiness 
toward students other than Harry is a front.  

Ben