Throughout the series, Neville is often portrayed as a bumbling and disorganised character, and a rather mediocre student, though he is highly gifted at Herbology. The contrast between the two people is that Harry was the reluctant hero who never wanted that on his shoulders and whatnot, but he just felt like he had to do it. What is the significance of Neville being the other boy to whom the prophecy might have referred? Although Professor Lupin is one of the first to encourage Neville, the character develops more self-confidence since the fifth book. [5] Dumbledore, to whom the prophecy was originally made, explains that it concerns "the Chosen One", a wizard that would have the power to vanquish Voldemort. Nevilleâs parents were tortured into insanity by Bellatrix Lestrange and other Death Eaters who were trying to find out where Voldemort was (GF30); according to Dumbledore the Longbottoms were very popular (GF30). His Grandfather is deceased. Trevor was a gift from Neville's Great Uncle Algie in recognition of the first time Neville showed magical talent (PS7). Kiss, marry, crucio – Neville Longbottom? He's lovable, sure, but his early misadventures don't explicitly foreshadow the valiant defender of Hogwarts that he would ultimately become. During the Battle of Hogwarts, he is spotted twice by Harry using his knowledge of Herbology to help ward off the attackers. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, Hermione Granger and the Quarter Life Crisis, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Neville_Longbottom&oldid=1008603001, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 February 2021, at 03:54. [1] Neville played a significant part in the two final books and the fight against Lord Voldemort, destroying the final Horcrux, Nagini, with the Sword of Gryffindor. 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It is probably while a professor that Neville married former Hufflepuff Hannah Abbott, who eventually became the landlady of the Leaky Cauldron (OBT/CH). Kiss, marry, crucio – Nymphadora Tonks? During the first books of the series, Neville is portrayed as an incompetent wizard and as poorly skilled at school (with the only exception of Herbology). HARRY POTTER, characters, names, and all related indicia are trademarks of Warner Bros. © 2001 â 2021. Lewis' portrayal of Neville has been "clowned up", as he wears yellow and crooked false teeth, two-sizes-too-big shoes and has plastic bits placed behind his ears in order to make them stick out more. Boy's summer is full of blood, violence, and death as he starts to take his place as a Proxy for Slender Man, and he couldn't be happier. During Dumbledore's funeral Neville is accompanied and assisted by Luna, and Harry felt a "great rush of affection" for them because they were the only two D.A. Neville Longbottom/Ginny Weasley (3) Viktor Krum/Harry Potter (3) Include Additional Tags Death Eater Harry Potter (54) Dark Harry (18) Dark Harry Potter (10) Death Eaters (9) Character Death (8) Alternate Universe - Voldemort Wins (7) Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence (7) Dark Magic (6) Alternate Universe (4) Violence (4) Although a secondary character in the first four books, Neville appears often in the role of comic relief. He is one of Harry's strongest supporters over the course of the series, and becomes close friends with Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Luna as well. The Longbottoms are one of the few pureblood families in the Wizarding world. First name meaning? Neville goes into hiding in the Room of Requirement, which he shows an incredible ability to control. Although Neville was wounded, in the end he was the only other student left standing besides Harry (OP36). [8][9], Neville has been played by Matthew Lewis in all of the Harry Potter films to date. When the battle goes to the Great Hall, he is shown assisting Ron in taking down Fenrir Greyback. He's still god be!' After that he became a beloved Herbology professor at Hogwarts (DH/e). Early on, it is established that Neville is terrified of his grandmother, who is a very strict disciplinarian, a perfectionist, and a no-nonsense witch, especially towards Neville, and sometimes complains of his lack of talent. Since then, Frank and Alice reside in a closed ward of St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries. loyalty [7] Rowling revealed more information about Neville when she stated that he married Hannah Abbott, a Hufflepuff classmate, who became the landlady of the Leaky Cauldron. In Half-Blood Prince, Neville receives a new wand made of cherry wood and unicorn hair, as his previous wand (which was actually his father's) was destroyed while fighting Death Eaters in Order of the Phoenix. The Sword appearing for Neville in his time of need was Neville's justification that he was a true Gryffindor, as he had always doubted his placement in the house since the beginning, wondering why he wasn't sorted into Hufflepuff.[2][3]. [17][18] Neville's role in the prophecy in Order of the Phoenix is frequently referred to in a hypothetical scenario where Neville was the Chosen One rather than Harry. The Harry Potter Lexicon is an unofficial Harry Potter fansite. After his parents were institutionalized when he was an infant, Neville was raised by his grandmother Augusta. She appears to want Neville to follow his father's example, regardless of his desires or suitability. New wand is cherry and unicorn hair, possibly the last wand Mr. Ollivander sold before he disappeared (HBP7).Other devices: Remembrall (PS), Mimbulus mimbletonia (plant, OP10), Sword of Gryffindor (DH36).Organizations & affiliations: Dumbledoreâs Army.Career: Post-battle, worked in the Ministry for Kingsley Shacklebolt (PC/JKR1), then became Herbology professor at Hogwarts (DH/e).Boggart: Severus Snape (PA).Prophecies: The one with the power to vanquish the dark lord approaches â¦Born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies â¦And the dark lord will mark him as equal, but he will have power the dark lord knows not ⦠And either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives. Together with Ginny and Luna, Neville reactivates Dumbledore's Army, stepping into the leadership position in Harry's absence and helping students who were tormented under the new regime. Augusta also arrives to the Battle of Hogwarts to assist her grandson. "Why Neville Longbottom was always a true Gryffindor", J.K. Rowling interview transcript, The Connection (WBUR Radio), "Here's What Happened To Neville Longbottom After Harry Potter Ended", J. K. Rowling at Carnegie Hall Reveals Dumbledore is Gay; Neville Marries Hannah Abbott, and Much More, Matthew Lewis MuggleNet Chat (August 25th, 2005). meetings to continue, as he feels they have helped him and the others to improve their skills, however they stop as Harry now says there is no need as they now have a "proper teacher". 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Eventually, Neville becomes the leader of Dumbledore's Army during Harry, Ron and Hermione's absence searching for Horcruxes. courage Due in large part to the character's impressive character arc throughout the series, Neville is often regarded as one of the greatest characters in the Harry Potter mythos. Neville Longbottom first appears in Philosopher's Stone before the initial journey in the Hogwarts Express, in which he is seen being accompanied by his grandmother looking for his toad pet Trevor. The encouragement he receives gives him confidence in his magical abilities, turning him into a more competent wizard. It very good to see him finally being a help as oppose to making things worse, I'm looking forward to the 5th film, it will be interesting to almost play a different character.". Luckily, while broom-flying and Potions were problems, Neville excelled at Herbology. [10] Prior to the release of the fifth film, Lewis commented on Neville's character development that he thinks "it's amazing that the character of Neville has really shaken off his klutz image (to an extent.) Neville Longbottom is a supporting character throughout the Harry Potter books and novels, and ends up playing an important role in various conflicts. coin to many admiring students and tells them about his adventures. In the first book, Trevor keeps escaping; first on the train (he is found by Hagrid after the boat ride to Hogwarts) (PS6), and again at the end of the book when he jumps out of the way of Hermione's Petrification Curse and isn't found until days later when Neville is about to leave, "lurking in a corner of the toilets" (PS17). Neville wants the D.A. At one point in the Harry Potter books, there was a question about who the chosen one really was. In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Neville's magical abilities improve dramatically under the tutelage of Harry during meetings of Dumbledore's Army, and then devotes himself to Harry's training regimen. How he first read the books: "My friend lent me the first book and I was hooked, I had read the first 4 before my audition and never ever thought I would be in the film. [20] When asked about whether or not Neville was the chosen one, Neville's portrayer Matthew Lewis stated, "I get asked about the prophecy an awful lot, and Neville's potential as 'The Chosen One'. It is stated by Dumbledore that both of them had "thrice defied" Voldemort by 1981. It very good to see him finally being a help as opposed to making things worse, I'm looking forward to the 5th film, it will be interesting to almost play a different character." I think yeah, absolutely. He also fought bravely a year later when Hogwarts itself was infiltrated by Death Eaters and their minions (HBP28). So I think Neville would've had plenty of people getting his back, Harry would've been there in Neville's role getting his back. Edinburgh "cub reporter" press conference, "Why Are 'Harry Potter' Fans So Obsessed With Neville Longbottom? Deathly Hallows is a definite turning point for the relation between Augusta and her grandson. In the end, both were essential to Voldemort's downfall, fulfilling the possibility that both Harry and Neville were, in fact, the Chosen One. TRENDING VIDEOS. However, since the first book Neville has displayed great courage, a feature that is recognised by Dumbledore for standing up to his own friends, and valued by Rowling above all other virtues. Neville Remembrall, Editors: Catherine Wilton and Steve VanderArk. While Harry delivered the final blow to destroy Voldemort, Neville destroyed the final Horcrux which allowed Harry to end Voldemort. Neville also becomes a member of Dumbledore’s Army (DA) and fights alongside Harry in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, and the Battle of the Astronomy Tower. Augusta Longbottom, Neville's paternal grandmother, raised him from a young age. Once at Hogwarts, this did not improve very quickly. during his seventh year at Hogwarts, Augusta ultimately becomes extremely proud of him. Neville still has his charmed coin from his Dumbledoreâs Army days (BLC). He also receives far greater characterisation than he has in the past, with Harry, and thus the reader, coming to understand him on a deeper level, beginning when Harry's friends see the state of Neville's parents at St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries. Fans of the series admire Neville's bravery and desire to avenge his parents and assist Harry, Ron and Hermione. He is later seen helping Oliver Wood carry the body of Colin Creevey. During the train ride to Hogwarts, Neville is invited by Horace Slughorn to join the Slug Club, but apparently does not pass Slughorn's first test as he is not invited again. Harry Potter and the Order of Archetypes: Neville Longbottom, the Conqueror by Katie Majka, Tags: 24 NEVILLE LONGBOTTOM. Neville saw him die, but we donât know how this happened (OP21).Aunts, Uncles: Great Uncle Algie, Great Auntie Enid (PS7).Siblings: None.Childhood: Raised by grandmother after parents driven insane (OP23). -- Neville Longbottom, 'He's dot alone! Bolstered by Neville's leadership of the D.A. Described as "a round-faced boy", short and plump, Initially uses his fatherâs wand, but it broke during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries. Subscribe on YouTube! The Ministry official Dawlish is sent to arrest her but does not succeed and winds up in hospital when she apparently fights back before going on the run. Both the characters are incredibly and fiercely loyal and that breeds loyalty in other people. A Gryffindor, though the Sorting Hat initially considered putting him in Hufflepuff (PC122), but initially Nevilleâs bravery is a different sort than Harryâs. His hair appears to be a light-colored and he wears pajamas with teddy bears on them (JKR). I didn't care what character I played I just wanted to be a part of it. (OP37) According to Dumbledore, this prophecy might have referred to Neville until Voldemort âmarkedâ Harry. Throughout the series, Neville is often portrayed as a bumbling and disorganised character, and a rather mediocre student, though he is highly gifted at Herbology. View Results View Results Go Back And Vote Go Back And Vote. Since both Neville Longbottom and Harry Potter were born on the same day, it was unclear who would be the one to bring down Voldemort one day. Neville is the son of Frank and Alice Longbottom, famous and well-liked Aurors who were tortured into madness by the Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange. "[21][22][23], Fictional character in the Harry Potter universe, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries. OWL results: âAcceptableâ in Transfiguration (HBP7), âOutstandingâ in Herbology, âExceeds Expectationsâ in Defense Against the Dark Arts, âExceeds Expectationsâ in Charms. Neville was rather forgetful and often had serious trouble performing magic; it didnât help that Professor Snape relentlessly singled Neville out for ridicule. When asked if he feels related to Neville, Lewis replied that he is "clumsy and terribly forgetful" just like his character is, but that he does not have "the same nervous disposition as Neville", and that it is interesting to play somebody that, despite being picked on at school, still does the right thing. This "Chosen One" would be born "as the seventh month dies", and thus could refer to either Neville, born July 30, 1980, or Harry, born July 31. vote votes . Neville Longbottom is a fictional character in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series. 1 Biography 1.1 Early life … In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, it is revealed that Neville was raised by his grandmother because his parents were tortured to the point of insanity by Barty Crouch, Jr. and Rodolphus, Rabastan and Bellatrix Lestrange with the Cruciatus Curse. It is the bravery of the unpopular child who never succumbs to peer pressure, even from friends. In the climax of the book, Neville participates in the battle in the Department of Mysteries, in which he accidentally breaks the prophecy made about Harry and Voldemort. However, in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher Remus Lupin is one of the first to help Neville develop his true power by asking him to confront and destroy a Boggart, which Neville successfully did. Could he have achieved what Harry did? In Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry draws some physical comparison between Neville and Peter Pettigrew. They do not recognize him..."-- Albus Dumbledore, "I'm worth twelve of you, Malfoy." When Voldemort returns with Harry's apparently lifeless body, Neville defies him, and decapitates Nagini with the Sword of Godric Gryffindor (which he draws from the Sorting Hat), thus destroying the final Horcrux and making Voldemort mortal once again. She also said in that interview that this was "...a very important moment for me too in the first book". forgetful [19] It is often suggested that Voldemort chose Harry over Neville because of Harry's half-blood status. After the battle Neville, Ron and Harry were recruited to join Shackleboltâs progressive government as Aurors to clean up the department and finish the job of ending Death Eater power once and for all (PC/JKR1).
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