Not to sound like the Psychology major that I am, but...

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Throughout reading Harry  Potter there are a few things I have observed:

1. Could Serveus Snape  be a High functioning Autistic? He shows IMHO a lot of signs such  as:
a) bullied, unpopular
b) highly intelligent
c) somewhat cold and  lacks empathy
d) poor social skills
e) very adept in specific areas like  Potions and DADA

2. Draco Malfoy seems to me like he could have some  kind of disruptive behavior disorder like ADHD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, or  a mood disorder like Bipolar Disorder, he obviously has ups and downs. He  seems to have no remorse or regard for the rules and to be somewhat  high-strung and destructive. 

3. Hermione Granger and Percey Weasley  seem to be intellectually gifted.

4. Neville Longbottom seems to have  some kind of Learning Disability or ADD. I don't think he's truly a  "duffer" since he does so well in subjects like Herbology, Charms,  etc.

5. Obviously stated in canon that Hannah Abott has anxiety attacks  and says that she's too dumb to take the OWLs.
 
-Maggie