[HPforGrownups] Re: Neville's Gran

[mom31]

No: HPFGUIDX 85430

Del wrote:


BUT... But what if Dear Gran had the wand CURSED before she gave it 
to Neville ?!

After all, it's true that she seemed quite insistent in believing 
that Neville was a squib. So maybe, after Uncle Algie (?) managed to 
prove that Neville was a true wizard, and Neville got his letter from 
Hogwarts, Dear Gran decided she would do her best to keep Neville as 
far away from magic as possible. And what best way to achieve that 
but convince him personally (not just other people, but Neville 
himself !) that he's no good as a wizard ?



Joj:  I think that sounds about right.  Neville's wand breaking or being broken played no role in the book. (Unlike Ron's in CoS)  Then why do it?  It doesn't seem like Neville got any confidence or comfort from using his Dad's wand.  He wasn't upset for himself, only in his Gran's reaction to it breaking.  Being his hero/invalid Dad's wand is a great cover for making him use a used wand.  I'm sure Neville would never dare complain about it, or ask for a new one.  

I hope Neville gets to go to Ollivander's and let a wand choose him!

Joj
"It isn't the jeans that make your butt look fat."

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