DIY Spell making

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 141280

Carol wrote: 
> There may be other reasons for the "silly wand waving" remark that I
> haven't thought of. I'd be interested in other people's thoughts on
> the subject.

Potioncat:
It is "foolish wand waving" which changed what I had intended to 
write. I remembered it being "little wand waving"... 

So, the actual quote is: "As there is little foolish wand-waving 
here, many of you will hardly believe this is magic."

Since we now know that Snape doesn't disdain the wand at all, I think 
he's referring to the "foolish wand-waving" as performed by First 
Years and also emphasizing that Potion-making is magic. That's 
something some list members have doubted. Which supports what Carol 
said.

I don't remember any wand waving by the students in Potions. Except 
one time when someone was trying to get the flame to re-light under 
the cauldron.