[HPforGrownups] Re: Lupin and Leadership (was: James, Lupin, and the Head Boy Badge)

[Iggy McSnurd]

No: HPFGUIDX 85221

> Since Neville has to deal with Snape far more often than he has
> to deal with boggarts, it's a net loss, IMO.


Iggy here:

It's interesting to note, though, that Neville can actually help himself out
if he ever realizes that he can deal with Snape much like he dealt with the
boggart.  (Not in pointing his wand and shouting "riddikulus", of course.)

Much like intimidation of public speaking, he can alleviate the fear Snape
causes in him by picturing Snape in his Gran's clothes.  This will cause him
to see Snape in a much less intimidating manner and will relax him a lot
more.

Hopefully, the increased confidence he gets from his adventure in the MoM,
and doing so well in the DA as well as Herbology will help him out
as well.

Here's to hoping.

Iggy McSnurd