Is Snape really THAT good in Potions?(was: Snape and the Kappa)

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No: HPFGUIDX 119477



Neri previously:

So Lupin does have a reason to exaggerate a bit about the ability 
needed for brewing wolfbane and how helpful Snape is. In fact, 
considering how important this potion is in Lupin's life, it would 
be strange if he doesn't know how to prepare it himself. 


Casey: 
So, diabetic's know how to make their own insulin? I should know how 
to make my Prevacid? Even if I had the materials and written 
instructions to follow, I don't think I would want to take that 
risk. Nope, I leave that job to the Snapes of the world. 


Alla:

I don't think the analogy with Muggle medicine is quite applicable. 
Not every muggle takes pharmacology course, in fact only those who 
wish to become pharmacists.
EVERY wizard takes Potion course in school , so theoretically all of 
them have to be able to brew some potions.

And even though I am pretty well familiar with Prevacid myself, if I 
knew that Snapes of the world were making it, I would ask my doctor 
to switch me to another medicine. :o) I am just kidding of course.