Lupin and Leadership (was: James, Lupin, and the Head Boy Badge)

[pippin_999]

No: HPFGUIDX 85239

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Iggy McSnurd" 
<coyoteschild at p...> wrote:
>  Pippin:
> > Since Neville has to deal with Snape far more often than he 
hasto 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 Snapecauses in him by picturing Snape in his Gran's 
clothes.  This will cause himto see Snape in a much less 
intimidating manner and will relax him a lot more.<<
 

True. I've always found it  curious that Lupin apparently never  
took Neville aside and suggested this. Of course it's possible 
that he tried and Neville didn't get it.

Pippin