[TruthNtegrity]

Interesting thoughts on Snape, being the one who finally kills LV.

But I'd like to remind you that when Neville was in Dumbledore's Army, he was getting better and better. And he and Luna are in the Ministry with Harry when Harry thinks his Uncle Sirius has been captured by LV.

Remember, Neville was born in July, at the end of the month.

I'm not so sure that something isn't going to happen in book 7, where neville finds that Bellatrix tortured Neville's parents at specific direction of LV, or even that LV was involved, and he's going to find his backbone, and for the love of his parents, it's his wand that is doing to do in LV.

Isn't Neville's the "last wand" that Olivander sold?

There's more significance to Neville than we've been told about, I'm sure. He isn't the little wussy anymore.

[schwing_wifey]

Its going to be interesting for Harry to find out that Snape is actually on the good side and was in love with his mother.

I've wondered often what Snape was all about and I think being in love with Lily is true.

If anything, either Snape or Neville (or both) will prove crucial in the final confrontation but I'll bet Harry takes LV out.

Also, I've read alot of comments here and I think Snape was angered that he had to play the role of the villian and finish off DD. But then again, DD was as good as dead anyway from the drink. Its going to be very interesting to see how Snapes name gets cleared because really only DD seemed to believe in him completely and then this happened. Since I know it was all planned, DD probably has a horcrux someplace with part of himself to assist in the final book. Don't you think?

[retrokitten]

Isn't Neville's the "last wand" that Olivander sold?

Sure was. I was disappointed there wasn't more Neville in this book. He is one of my favorite characters.

[grellis]

I agree with you about Neville--there's more to him than meets the eye. I think he is more capable of pulling off one of the Unforgivable curses than HP, actually. HP has suffered losses in his life, no question about it. Neville has grown up actually facing his losses every single time he goes to visit his parents. Somehow, I think that cuts deeper. It's a misery with no end in sight.

I like Ginny, but I hope that she's not front and center in book 7. She has been getting quite a build-up the last two books, which is fine, but I would hate it if Hermione was just kind of, well, not pushed aside but lessened in importance. She's probably my favorite character, even though she can be an occasional PITA. Not only is she brilliant, she has always shown nothing but absolute loyalty toward HP and Ron. HP cna focus on his love life when he gets rid of LV. In the meantime, he needs Hermy-own-ninny!