Snape as Neville's teacher (was:Re: Snape as Noble teacher...)

[Dana]

No: HPFGUIDX 168366

Betsy Hp:
> I *still* think Snape *does* work as a teacher for Neville in a 
> particularly weak subject.  A lesser teacher would have quit on 
> Neville, but Snape kept at it and Neville passed and kept on 
> passing.  And all that without the added motivation of taking on 
the 
> crazy witch who drove Neville's parents insane.
> 
> IOWs, I think the problem Neville had with Potions was the subject 
> matter, not the instructor.  I'm not saying Snape was Neville's 
best 
> teacher type, nor am I saying Snape's methodology was the *only* or 
> even the best way to reach Neville.  But Snape got the job done.  
And 
> I'm betting taught Neville a few other things along the way.

Dana:

Really? And both Lupin and Harry did not get further with Neville in 
just one lesson by teaching Neville to have more confidence and face 
his fears, while Snape is not able to make Neville perform at least 
decent in year 5, because he kept bullying him on his failings? 

You contribute it to Snape not giving up on Neville but I contribute 
it to Snape not laying off Neville, for this kid to still not being 
able to get anywhere in potions. JMHO

Dana