Great Uncle Algie

[suehpfan]

No: HPFGUIDX 90291

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> I've always wondered about Great Uncle Algie and Gran, thinking 
that 
> there was more to them that met the eye.  I've thought they might 
be 
> on the darker side, not necessarily DEs.  However, your idea makes 
a 
> whole lot of sense.  If Uncle Algie is more in tuned, I really 
> wonder if Gran is.  If she is more aware of the workings of the 
> Order, why would she so readily dismiss the gum wrappers Nevilld's 
> mom gives him on his visits?  What is your opinion?
> 
> Julie (who always has suspected more from Neville's family)

It seems to me that what Neville's Grandmother really wants is to 
protect Neville at all cost.  Is it possible that she has been using 
memory charms on him all along in the hopes that he will be unable to 
perform magic and therefore safe from the hands of one Voldemort and 
his followers?  If that is possible, then isn't it also possible that 
Uncle Algie is trying to thwart his sister (?) and make sure that 
Neville gets what he needs to become the wizard Algie knows he can 
be.  

It would explain Granny's refusal to allow Neville his own wand and 
the constant jabs at his capabilities, not because she really 
believes him incapable but because she hopes to keep him from 
discovering his true potential.  Sound like another family we know? 
(cough, Dursleys, cough ;))

Wondering about Neville constantly,
Sue