Khác biệt giữa bản sửa đổi của “Harry Potter dành cho Muggle/Truyện/Hòn Đá Phù Thủy/Chương 8”

Although Neville says his family believed he might have been a "Muggle", a more accurate description would be a [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Magic/Squib|"Squib."]] Without specifically mentioning yet what exactly they are, the author appears to be dropping a hint aboutregarding Squibstheir existence in Wizard society. It will be learned later that Squibs are born into Wizard families, but through some genetic quirk, they lack any magical ability. In addition to the pure-bloods, half-bloods, and Muggle-borns noted in the above "Analysis" section, Squibs are yet another, though tiny, division within that social order; some Wizards treat them almost as outcasts, and Squibs are often encouraged to integrate themselves into Muggle society, although a Squib raised in a purely magical household would likely find it difficult to adapt. Readers learn later that [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Arabella Figg|Mrs. Figg]], Harry's odd [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Places/Privet Drive|Privet Drive]] neighbor, and Mr. Filch, are both Squibs who function within the Wizarding world despite lacking magical powers. Neville's family obviously tried hard to coax out any magical powers he might possess, most likely fearing the social stigma that having a Squib family member generates. As extreme (and downright silly and dangerous) as their attempts were to prove otherwise, it finally resulted in Neville showing that he is indeed a Wizard, though it appears his magical ability is rather weak. However, this changes over the course of the series, mostly due to Harry's efforts.

Ironically, it was likely Neville's family that created his problems, though their intentions were good. It will be learned that Neville's parents, who were [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Magic/Auror|Aurors (Dark Wizard catchers)]], were tortured into insanity by [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Lord Voldemort|Voldemort]]'s [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Major Events/Death Eaters|Death Eaters]]. Neville's relatives apparently usedapplied strong memory charms to alleviate Neville's painful recollections about this traumatic event. Unfortunately, these charms, applied too strong or abundantly, can damage a Wizard's mental and magical abilities, perhaps permanently. Another character, [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Bertha Jorkins|Bertha Jorkins]], later in the series, will suffer a similar affliction after [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Bartemius Crouch Sr.|Bartemius Crouch]] casts a powerful memory charm on her to prevent the release of some very damaging information, though he likely was unconcerned whether or not it inflicted any lasting damage.