Trevor the Toad

[neisra2003]

No: HPFGUIDX 90036

I have been thinking a great deal recently about Neville's toad, 
Trevor, but can't seem to reach any ideas about his significance in 
the books.  Why do I believe he is significant?

-Otherwise, what would be the point of introducing him?  He doesn't 
really DO anything, or add to the plot.  JKR only seems to introduce 
small characters when they will play a greater role later on (for 
example, Crookshanks).  She also makes a point to continually refer 
to Trevor, just so we don't forget him (like when the kids were 
making shrinking potions and Snape tested Neville's potion on 
Trevor).  The PS/SS movie also made sure the toad got screen time.  
Lastly, I think this Uncle Algie character (who gave Trevor to 
Neville) is kind of fishy.  Whether he is good or bad, though, I 
could not say.

I know this doesn't seem an important part of the series, but I just 
thought I'd bring it up.  Any ideas?