Snape and Neville

[Cathy Drolet]

No: HPFGUIDX 112033

Jekatiska wrote:
"Sorry if this has been discussed before, but one thing that hs been
bothering me is why does Snape bully Neville?  There are reasons to why
he hates Harry and favours Malfoy. But why does he bully Neville so
much? It could just be his dreadful potion making skills, of course,
but there could also be more to it than we know. After all, Neville
apparently made a much better potion in his OWL when Snape wasn't
there, than usually, so he can't be as bad as that."

Susana said:
"JKR said Snape is *NOT* a nice guy. IMO, he bullys Neville simply because
Snape's not a nice guy.
Why should he need another reason?"


DuffyPoo:
Snape sees timidity and insecurity in Neville, views it as weakness, and uses it to bully him.  Most bully's go for the weakest point in their prey.  Or, on the other hand, he could see timidity and insecurity in Neville and be bullying him to try to get him to achieve and have confidence in himself.  Perhaps Snape has another view of who the Voldie-Vanquisher will be and wants Neville to be up to the task.  

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