[HPforGrownups] Why Snape hates Neville

[Magda Grantwich]

No: HPFGUIDX 127544


--- laurie goudge <parisfan_ca at yahoo.com> wrote:
> This has also piqued my curiosity as well. Other than
> the fact Neville is lousy at potions I have always
> wondered why he (Neville) is number two on Snape's hit
> list.


Because the kid is hell on the cauldron replacement section of the
overall Potions department budget.  Galleons add up, you know.

Partly it's a plot device to create a basis of comparison between
Neville and Harry so that readers can contrast the way the two handle
the situation as the series goes along.  It's a way of establishing
Neville's character as we see him nervous and unsure in Potions, and
yet so often being brave outside of the classroom.

I really don't think Snape has a Frank-Longbottom problem like he has
a James-Potter one.  

Magda


		
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