lily/snape

[katssirius]

No: HPFGUIDX 150515

Betsy Hp:

"  However, I've never gotten the impression Snape had any sort of 
personal issue with Neville.  He gets frustrated with him, and he 
devotes a bit of personal attention when Neville goes through his 
third year crises.  But it's nothing like the personal level things 
get to when Harry is involved.  At least, IMO."




We never see evidence that Snape singles out anyone else except for 
Harry and Neville.  He is irritable with Hermione for being a know 
it all and grumpy with everyone but his behavior is exceptional in 
Harry and Neville's case.  The only thing they have in common is a 
prophecy and Snape is one of only three people (not counting 
Trelawny) who has this knowledge.  If Neville had been exceptional 
Harry would not have had to be.  Snape is cruel towards Neville 
because he is weak.  Surely Neville is not the only timid or clumsy 
student at Hogwarts in their house or even in their year.  Snape 
punishes Neville for not succeeding.  Why should he care in 
particular about Neville?

Katssirius