[HPforGrownups] Further significance of Neville Longbottom

[Heleen Greenwald]

No: HPFGUIDX 50359

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I had been considering something based upon what several posters have written regarding Neville Longbottom. I believe that the Longbottoms were powerful magic-users, and had a lot of responsibilities --and from that a lot of notoriety and maybe even 
prestige...?

In my reading, I have not come across any concrete instances showing Neville was a great student, and yet I have not seen any references to him failing a course or even a grade.  Could the administration at Hogwarts be passing him for reasons beyond his academic performance? Perhaps they are aware of some potential that he has, as yet untapped? Perhaps they are aware of some strength he has that he's not aware of?
I'm curious to see what others think of this.
Thanks,
Marcus

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My take on Neville is that he is a smart kid, and maybe even has as yet hidden talents but that he is socially shy and unsure of himself. And maybe he is overwhelmed by Harry, Ron and Hermione.  Some kids know a lot of stuff but they tend to freeze up when put in the public eye.

It must be remembered too that Neville stood up to Harry's traipsing about one evening and didn't want Harry to loose any more points for Gryfindore. That speaks to some greatness of character.
Phillipa


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