OOP: Neville-Blind Faith?

[kaseylatte]

No: HPFGUIDX 64125


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Erin wrote:
> > I was pleasantly surprised by Neville's reaction to Sirius's 
death. (p. 808 US version):
> "Harry...I'b really sorry..." said Neville <skip> "Was dat man-- 
> Sirius Black a-- a friend of yours?"
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> He doesn't react with fear or shock to see the "murderer" as one 
might expect, but he's ready to accept him if Harry does. I guess it's 
a case of "any friend of yours, is a friend of mine". Neville is 
really showing his inconditional respect & admiration for Harry. >>>>>
 

RESPONSE:  Was Neville showing his "respect and admiration" for 
Harry, or was Neville just being a secure person/grownup/aware of 
other's feelings? I think that JKR was just doing a little more 
character development with Neville.  Neville has always been "a good 
kid". He's also made some very difficult decisions for him and JKR 
has treated this character with gentleness.  I was very glad that JKR 
didn't kill off his character and I was thrilled that she "elevated" 
Neville.  Perhaps she had his "dad's old wand" broken so that Neville 
could have one that is his- perhaps she's making him the late bloomer 
who saves the day- or dies a hero (but I'd hate that).  

   
"kaseylatte"