[HPforGrownups] Teaching Neville & Blood Prejudice(was:Rampant Ingratitude, was Re:Lusting...)

[Magda Grantwich]

No: HPFGUIDX 129468

> By telling Neville exactly what to do, Hermione prevents Neville 
> from learning on his own, reinforces Neville's belief that he can't
> do potions and gets in the way of Snape's efforts to get through to
> a troubled student.  Hermione was trying to be nice, but she acted 
> as an enabler and in the end did Neville no favors.  
> 
> Betsy


Yup.  Which is why I see Snape's side of things, even though I
completely disagree with the way he treats Neville.

If Hermoine really wanted to help Neville, she'd talk to him after
class or help with his homework or try to talk up his confidence
before class. Instead she gets him over the immediate hump and then
walks away, leaving him no better off.  

And Snape - who's figured that if saving his pet isn't enough
motivation for Neville to get it right, nothing is - watches as his
effort fizzles because Hermione "helped" again.

Notice, though, that Snape doesn't remove Hermione from Neville's
vicinity; he could easily break up the class and pair people from
different houses if he wanted.  Would Neville learn more partnering
with Draco or Pansy Parkinson?  *shudders to think*

Perhaps keeping Hermione and Neville close to each other is Snape's
Plan B.

Magda

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