things about magical plants

[Kristen]

No: HPFGUIDX 89138

(major snip)
> 
> Uncle Algie gave Neville the plant at the beginning of OotP and
> Neville seems much less fearful than in previous books. There's been
> some speculation about Neville's family, but I think Great Uncle 
Algie
> is definitely a good influence on Neville. It is interesting that
> Mimulus only works for known fears... other plants are recommended
> when the feared object cannot be articuluated. Any ideas what else
> (besides Snape) Neville might know he is afraid of?
> 
> - Shrijnana

Me:

Well...let's see. I'd say Neville's afraid of his grandmother's 
disapproval. Or, maybe, his grandmother altogether. She's pretty 
formidable. 

madeyesgal (who thinks that Neville will be the one who returns to 
Hogwarts as a teacher.)