Neville Longbottom is a comical character and can be the butt of some jokes, but his loyalty to Harry is never in doubt. This page contains info, links and Neville Longbottom pictures.

Neville's parents are Alice and Frank Longbottom. They were both Aurors and prominent members of the Order of the Phoenix during the time of Lord Voldemort's original reign. They were driven mad by Bellatrix Lestrange, one of Voldemort's followers, who tortured them with the Cruciatus Curse. They are now in a closed ward of St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries. Neville's grandmother has raised him from a young age.

The loss of his parents to madness has affected Neville Longbottom greatly. It could be that much of Neville's uncertainty stems from events concerning his parents' madness. Neville's lack of self-confidence could also stem from his weakness as a wizard-in-training; despite being pure-blooded, Neville shows an ineptitude with magic that often gets him into trouble. He did show great strength and potential when he was able to whiz the Charms teacher, Professor Flitwick, around the classroom, but these odd flashes of brilliance may be due in part to his use of his father's powerful wand.

Nonetheless, he has stood up both to his friends (notably in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, where his bravery earned Gryffindor the House Cup) and his enemies. Indeed, during the course of the fifth book, Neville's magical abilities improve dramatically, as shown in the renegade Defence Against the Dark Arts lessons taught by Harry. This, and a few of his actions during Order of the Phoenix, indicate a passionate, unspoken desire to avenge his parents.

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