[HPforGrownups] Re: Neville and the Clean Break

[mom31]

No: HPFGUIDX 85626

:: Entropy ::

>This is, of course, assuming that Gran is just Neville's loving, if
misguided, caretaker. However, if you believe that she is truly
Evil!Gran, then her actions take on a new and sinister meaning.  What
if she is actually putting Neville down with the hopes of keeping his
confidence so low that he doesn't question his near-squiblike lack of
magical talent? If Neville believes in his heart that his talents are
negligible, then he wouldn't even question why he has to use his
father's wand, and wonder if he would do better after a proper visit
to Ollivander's.



Yup!  McGonagall even said his biggest problem was his lack of confidence.  It's quite easy to see it came from.  A childhood filled with your caretaker telling you over and over how forgetful and sub-standard you are.  And for good measure, she does it in public too!  Seems to have worked quite well, too.

I believe in Evil!Gran, but she could also be trying to protect him.  Hey, maybe Snape's in on the plan to protect Neville and is just doing his part when he belittles Neville constantly? Nah!

Joj,
 who is amazed by all the Snape lovers on this board.





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