Why Snape hates Neville

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Lori:
> I believe that Snape is cruel to Neville (and Harry & Hermione in 
> turn) as a protection to them.
> 
> He therefore can hide his true feelings (of protection via the 
> OotP) from Voldemort.
> 
> Belittling Neville, as a wizard, also protects him from 
> being "thought" of a a capable opponent of Voldemort if he is 
> truely "the One" who was meant to destroy Voldement per the 
> Prophecy.


SSSusan:
If this is really what Snape is thinking, then I think there is a 
bit of a problem with his thinking.  

Yes, belittling Neville might protect him from being seen as a 
capable opponent, but it also risks *Neville* himself thinking he's 
not a capable opponent!  This strikes me as working very much 
against the goal of wanting the two potential prophecy boys to be as 
confident & prepared as possible.

Siriusly Snapey Susan