Neville and his Mum

[fiondavhar]

No: HPFGUIDX 96354

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "fiondavhar" <enigma_only at h...> 
wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Kimberly" <ekrbdg at m...> 
wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > >2. Neville's parents in St. Mungos are trying to get a message 
to 
> > >Neville using the gum wrappers (my guess)
> > 
> > 
> > >Kristen
> > 
> > *Kimberly's comments*
> > This was such an odd thing for JKR to throw into the mix that I 
> remain completely undecided about it.    Part of me feels it was 
too 
> bizarre not to have some sort of meaning.   
> 
> snip   
> > 
> > But then the other part of me thinks it was in there simply to 
> convey to us the extreme severity of her condition.   Kind of like 
> giving us a first hand glance at what became of the 
Longbottoms.     
> > 
> > Kimberly
> > 
> 
> Bonny:
> 
> I sort of took it as a sign that Neville's mother still has some 
sort 
> of idea of who he is - or at least that he is special to her - and 
> wishes to show him that she feels it. Neville's acceptance 
> demonstrates that he understands her message, and treats every 
gift, 
> no matter how inconsequential, as sacred... 

> Bonny

Bonny again:

My apoligies, I didn't realize this sentiment had already been 
expressed earlier in a similar thread. At least I added some new 
speculation later in the post!

Bonny