Low, evil, laugh I love the way Neville is working the minor things: helping Harry get a better understanding of the wizarding world before getting immersed in it, helping Hermione and her family, helping bring Harry & Hermione together earlier. I suspect this is going to have interesting ripple effects, esp. if he gets Harry started early on occulemency.
The scene with "Bad Faith" was nicely done and 'twas beautiful to see a more aware and clued-in Harry his knowledge and understanding to mock ferret-boy instead of physical force. 'Sides, that just might stick in Draco's memory longer and give him food for thought.
Author's response
Thanks; I wanted to show a Harry that isn't afraid to use his brains, since, with Neville's friendship; and knowing that Dudley can't run this friend off, he is starting to let himself shine a little.
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