[HPforGrownups] Re: Neville (slight OOP)

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In a message dated 6/14/2003 3:53:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, Hickengruendler writes:

> Also, if he 
> becomes the Herbology teacher, a fact where he is already good in, it 
> would mean that there is no super-Neville who suddenly becomes the 
> best of all wizards, but a Neville who learns to live with his 
> abilities and tries to use his strength. I hope this is the 
> way it 
> turns out to be.

I think there can still be a super-Neville who provides critical help to Harry as he defeats Voldemort. Neville is a quiet character, and, I think, a humble character. This is most likely thanks to his fears that he might be a squib and his distressing childhood. 

In any case, I can see Neville saving the day and surprising us all, but still choosing to become the new Hogwarts Herbology Professor when all of the fuss has died down. He'd probably like that life much better.  :)

Of course, that brings up the question -- what happens to Professor Sprout?

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