Snape--Abusive?

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No: HPFGUIDX 114698


> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "M.Clifford" 
<Aisbelmon at h...> 
> wrote:
> 
> snip.
>
LV or his Grandmother, Neville is affected by *Snape specifically* 
and that is canon of Snape abusing his privilege. What Bellatrix and 
her husband did to Neville's parents may well
have a great deal of relevance to his fearfulness, but we are given 
specific canon to evidence that Snape is hurting Neville so there 
> is no reason to dismiss it.
 
> Alla:
> 
> Exactly, Valky. I mean, could those who defend Snape actions 
please choose  what matters in defining the abuse  - Snape's actions 
or his victims reactions. 

> Because judging by reactions, Neville is abused by Snape to the 
> fullest degree, IMO.
>  
> And that is why Harry's defiance is so important to me - because 
he  does NOT let Snape to become his biggest fear.
No, it does not improve their relationship, but it HELPS Harry not 
to shake with fear most of the time when he sees Snape .
 
> It is VERY likely that Bella and Co is the cause of Neville's 
> problem before school, but who knows, maybe, just maybe Neville's 
> emotional stability would reach significant improvement BEFORE 
they 
> hit year 5, if Snape would call him an idiot not that often.


I remember Shaun's doing the list of Snape's treatment of Neville 
and remember disagreeing with it, but never doing full reply. Maybe 
I'll dig it up.

What comes to me right away, is Snape's humiliating Neville again 
before the boggart scene. I wonder what did he do to deserve THAT.