New theory about the gum wrappers

[Kimberly]

No: HPFGUIDX 132189

I have been listening to the theories regarding DROOBLES gum wrappers and the anagrams with their possible meanings. It just didn't click for me although I do think there is something to the gum wrappers. 

After much thought and reading, I have a new theory (or at least one I haven't heard yet).

There seems to be quite a bit of "token" actions through out the books. Harry has to return to Privet Drive to maintain the protection of his Mother's sacrifice (even though there is no show of affection or love), The Dursley's give Harry Christmas gifts every year (regardless of their nature), etc. I was thinking of that and thinking of the sacrifice/protection that Lily gave Harry and... hmmm, I wonder if the gumwrappers are Neville's Mom's way of providing protection to him. She gives him a token gift when she sees him. 

(OotP  p512, Am. Ed.) Again ? said Mrs. Longbottom, sounding slightly weary. "Very well, Alice dear, very well- Neville, take it, whatever it is...." But Neville had already stretched out his hand,...

Perhaps, however the state she is in, underneath she is aware and by providing with that token gift, she is providing him with some sort of protection. There is definitely more to Neville than we've seen as far as his involvement in the story. That has continued to unfold book after book. Is it possible that there was protection for both Neville and Harry ? That both of their Mother's were aware of the prophecy and not knowing which boy was going to be "marked" by LV, Dumbledore had them both provide protection. I think it is definitely possible and perhaps this is Alice's way to continue to provide it by these token gifts (regardless of their nature). 

Also, this has been going on for quite some time (possibly since she's been institutionalized).

I do indeed think she has been giving them to him all along. After all, 

(OotP p513, Am. Ed.) "Neville, put that wrapper in the bin, she must have given you enough of them to paper your bedroom by now..."

Considering Neville has been away at Hogwarts for the better part of 4-5 years, he couldn't have visited much during that time. Take the amount of visits probably prior to that (leading up to when he went to Hogwarts) and the size of a gum wrapper... how many would it take to paper a bedroom ? She must have given him quite a lot which would seem possible to have been a regular occurrence. Not only that but they had left the immediate area where Alice Longbottom was and while Nev. and Granny were talking to Harry and crew, Alice made her way towards them. This to me, indicates not a random gesture but one that she is making a point to do.

Kimberly
*ScrappyK* 


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