"It’s his punishment, darling," she continued in a soft voice. "Your Father is punishing him by making him work here for him. Neville can’t use his magic freely and he can’t escape." She set her book face down onto the table. "It’s almost the same thing he did to me. I’ve never been to prison, but I can tell you living as your father’s hostage for so long feels worse than what I imagine being a real prisoner to be like in many ways."