[HPforGrownups] 7 Heavenly Virtues: Fortitude (long)

[Peg Kerr]

No: HPFGUIDX 4961

Caius Marcius wrote:

> Neville's active courage was recognized early on (at the end of HP/SS) by an
> authoritative source.  "There are all kinds of courage," said Dumbledore,
> smiling. "It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but
> just as much to stand up to our friends. I award ten points to Mr.
> NevilleLongbottom." Those ten points are enough to secure the House Cup for
> Gryffindor.
>
> Earlier, Neville tried to prevent Harry, Ron & Hermione from leaving the
> Tower in their quest for the stone, even threatening  to fight them.
> Although Hermione easily immobilizes him in a full body bind, Neville shows
> a spirit which will no doubt reach a fuller fruition in the volumes yet to
> come.

Yes, you're right, Caius.  I had discussed these two interactions in another
post when dissecting Neville's character, and when I was typing up this essay on
fortitude, I told myself, "Don't forget to include that bit about Neville in
PS/SS and the accolade Dumbledore gave him at the feast"--and then it dropped
right out of my brain.  Thanks for bringing it up.  It should definitely be
mentioned.

Peg