Bronze Snake

Dear Professor Snape,

How did you get so good at potions? You have real skill, how does one go from Neville Longbottom level to yours?

Sincerely,

Bronze Snake

Dear Bronze Snake,

I have an innate understanding of potions and of their relationships to various elements. Additionally, I applied myself to my studies.

One simply can not start as a Neville and become a Snape. That is not possible. Maybe you should aim for a Lovegood or a weak Hermione?

Sincerely,
Professor Snape