[HPforGrownups] The trouble with Neville

[Edward Post]

No: HPFGUIDX 54600

imamommy wrote:

Doesn't it seem odd that Ron and Neville, who seem more
>loyal than courageous, and Hermione, who has cleverness in spades,
>were placed in Gryffindor?  I think they must be there to help Harry;
>I think also that they each will have further tests of courage to
>come.  After all, the Sorting Hat is an impartial judge.  Does anyone
>have any ideas on this, or can tell me if it has been discussed
>before?
>Thanks,
>imamommy
>
>
Mr. Ed replies:

That theory has a loose end:  Hermione was sorted before Harry was.  Only if 
the Hat was playing with Harry about considering Slytherin (which is 
entirely possible) will that make sense.  Of course, Ron was sorted after 
Harry.

Mr. Ed

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