Neville Longbottom

[Lizzy Bennet]

One of my favorite parts of book 4--which was quite subtle--was when Harry learned about Neville's parents and realized not only was he not the only person his age to suffer direct tragedy from Voldemort, but that he and Neville had "losing" their parents in common. I know Harry isn't supposed to tell Neville that he knows, but I'd like to see a friendship build there . . . I look forward to Harry seeing Neville through new eyes.

Neville is just one of those characters I really enjoy. He's a really nice (and brave, when he summons up the nerve to be--i.e. facing the trio in book 1 when they were trying to sneak out) person who just struggles through being clumsy and unsure of himself. I like when Harry and his friends try to help him out because they don't want to see him suffer any more than he has.

I wonder what Neville's connection to the trio will be in book 5. In a sense, he and Harry have a similar 'ax to grind' with Voldemort, making me wonder if they won't team up somehow against him. It was rumored, though, at one time, that perhaps Neville was under a curse (I'm trying desperately to remember the name of it...the one that controls your actions) and that perhaps he will be 'used' against the students in the future or 'used' as a mole. I'm not sure I believe that, because wouldn't the professors be able to tell he was under a curse, but then again, no one really suspected Mad-Eye Moody was Barty Crouch, Jr., and all the professors were well aware of polyjuice potion and such and no one suspected Scabbers was Peter Pettigrew.

I wonder what Neville's future role will be in the books . . . any thoughts?

[Blaise Zabini]

He's definitely the type of guy who I can see giving up his life for Harry. He's fiercly loyal and becoming more and more brave. I can imagine him standing up to Lord Voldemort in order to save Harry. Furthermore, now that Harry does know his past, they'll be a definite bond between the two. Whether it will become evident in OotP or not, it's a definite possibility for the future.

[Lizzy Bennet]

I wonder if Harry imagining Pettigrew looking like Neville (back when he thought Pettigrew was a clumsy, loyal, and good wizard) when Pettigrew was 'killed' by Sirius is foreshadowing by J.K. Rowling. Will Neville face death trying to stand up for 'what is right' (not that Pettigrew actually did! ) and perish for his efforts. Is Neville a fan of Harry's? Could he be the one who dies in book 5 or someone who dies later? That's sad indeed . . . and yet, I agree, Blaise, I can see him sacrificing himself to save Harry and/or stand up to Voldemort.

[azn wizard]

perhaps he will become a puppet but im sure he will get out of it somehow. i think he will definitely play a major role in fighting against voldie...but he might be a character that dies in this process...letz just cross our fingers and hope itz not him...

[Blaise Zabini]

Bumblebee, you make a really good point about the parallels between Neville and Peter. His faults are quite similar to a lot of Peter's characteristics: not terribly bright, surrounding himself with those more powerful, etc. But I don't think he'll turn out as Peter did. Above all else, he seems to know that his loyalties lie with his friends.

And Neville being 'the fan' had crossed my mind while I was typing the reply. It definitely is a possibility, but I really hope not! His character seems almost under-developed and for him to die in Book 5 might be too premature. And I like him too much to die off this soon! Aw, my Nevilleikins can't die...

[Lizzy Bennet]

I'm pleased, Blaise, that you enjoy my posts and thoughts . . . thanks. While I think Neville shares some of Peter's chracteristics (but mostly those Harry attributed to him when he assumed Peter was the 'victim'), ultimately, he is very loyal and has a strong sense of what is 'right'. I remember when he stood up to the trio in book 1 and how Dumbledore took up for him telling him that it takes courage to stand up to one's enemies, but even more to stand up to one's friends.

I would be greatly saddened if Neville dies this early in the series. You can't help but feel sorry for him, and at heart, he is a truly good person. As I mentioned before, I really liked that Harry discovered that someone else, besides him, knew what it was like to 'lose' their parents. Not that Harry is thoughtless, but I liked that it opened his eyes to others' sufferings.

While Neville seems to struggle with a lot of things and seems quite hapless in many ways, he seems to excel in Herbology with Professor Sprout. Had Harry caught on, Neville could have helped him in book 4 as Mad-Eye Moody (actually Barty Crouch, Jr.) intended. I wonder if Neville's skills in this area won't resurface again and be of help to Harry. I also have to say (and I think this is on topic--but wait! I STARTED this thread! ) that the actor they chose for Neville, to me, is perfect in the part . . . just as I imagined him . . . you just can't help but like him.

[Boycey]

Neville Longbottom, well I think you have put his charicturists to a tea there Bumblebee Graduate, but the importants of Neville Longbottom I dont think will become from his general charicturists like for example he will become brave and save the trio. I think that he will become important though his past of his parents. I also think there is a lot more then clumsiness to Neville as his parents were great witches and wizards so I think that Neville will also become a great wizard. I think in book 5 or maybe book 6 we will find more about nevilles parents, and when we do thats when you will see the importants of neville. I still do not rule out that Neville is the heir of Griffindor.

[Lizzy Bennet]

Neville Longbottom, well I think you have put his charicturists to a tea there Bumblebee Graduate, but the importants of Neville Longbottom I dont think will become from his general charicturists like for example he will become brave and save the trio. I think that he will become important though his past of his parents. I also think there is a lot more then clumsiness to Neville as his parents were great witches and wizards so I think that Neville will also become a great wizard. I think in book 5 or maybe book 6 we will find more about nevilles parents, and when we do thats when you will see the importants of neville. I still do not rule out that Neville is the heir of Griffindor.

All good ideas I hadn't thought of, Boycey! I'm sure something will come back up about Neville and his parents, and I hadn't considered *Neville* the Heir of Gryffndor, though that's certainly possible! I hope to see, in book 5, Neville starting to come into his own and gaining confidence in himself.

I've always wondered why Snape especially hates Neville. Does Neville, in some ways, remind him of Peter Pettigrew, or just remind of him of the clan on friends from his (Snape's) school days who tried he feels tried to humiliate him? Or did Snape have something to negative to do with Neville's parents? Was Snape a death-eater at that time? Thoughts to ponder . . .

[Neo]

Why would Snape hate Peter?(this should be part of other topic, but the question is because of the post, Liz)

A lot of Neville has already been discussed in the theory section, we even came to the conclusion that Neville will be a prefect in the next book.

[Holly Golightly]

Neville's parents were tortured etc after Voldie fellf rom power, and Snape was a spy for a while from the sound of it, so to answer youir qn Lizzie, no, Snape was not a DE at that time... 8)

Also, yeah Neo, we did sdiscuss this in the theory section, huh! We also discussed the possibility of Neville having great powers, just that they are somehow held back... they keep calling his grandmother 'formidable', and his parntes were obv powerful wizards... so yeah...

I do like the idea that Neville might be the Heir of Griffindor though...
I made a thread in theories that I think that HP beign the heir would just be too predictable, but I never thought that it might be Neville! I really like the idea! Somehow though, even though I dont' like it, deep down, I still think that it will be harry...

[han lin]

i think neville is destined for great things
i reckon snape dislikes neville coz of his parents for deffinate
i dont like the idea of harry bring thr heir , but then i suppose he must be
i always have wanted it to be ron, because he is always overshadowed by harry and this would be great for him

[Holly Golightly]

Yeah, would that be cool if it was Ron! Then he would have something all for himself, and no threat of Harry or someone else overshowing him about it... just like his greatest derise in the mirror or Esired!


And all of his family is in Griffindor too!!!

[Neo]

It would be so cool if it were Ron, but for that to happen Mr. Weasley, Bill, Charlie, Percy, Gred, and Forge would have to die.

[Holly Golightly]

Maybe now... maybe there is a way around it..

you know, sword in the stone~ish???

[Holly Golightly]

Maybe now... maybe there is a way around it..

you know, sword in the stone~ish???