Neville's Role in Books Six/Seven

[Stephanie]

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> 
> About Neville's future role:
> 
> I already mentioned that I think he will somehow give an important 
> information.
> 
> I also can see Neville going several ways. I am pretty sure his 
magic 
> abilities will become better (as they already did in OOTP), now, 
that 
> he not only has a new wand, but also probably more self confidence 
> after the fight in the DoM. Than, he will either become one of 
> Harry's most loyal followers, who will fight with him till the 
end, 
> as it was heavily forshadowed in the scene of the DoM, or he will 
> continue to be sort of a loner and trie to get the Death Eaters, 
> driven mostly by revenge. In this case, I hope Harry helps him to 
> overcome his possible bitter feelings. Of course in OOTP, it seems 
> that Neville is far more able to deal with his difficult situation 
> than Harry is, but Neville soon needs to talk about his problems, 
or 
> otherwise he might explode. Eather way, I am sure he will become a 
> strong fighter for the good side. This might end in him dieing a 
> heroe's death, but I am still a strong supporter that it is him, 
who 
> will end up as a teacher (especially because JKR states that it 
won't 
> be Harry, Ron or Hermione), so maybe he will teach Herbology in 
the 
> end, or even DADA.
> 
> Hickengruendler

Stephanie Writes:
I am soooo glad you brought up Neville having a new wand, 
Hinkengruendler!  I really think that is a major piece of who 
Neville will become.  In OotP Neville's grandmother explains how 
neville is a good boy, but will never be what his father was.  And 
at that time, he was using his father's wand.  I think it's like an 
energy thing...I mean someone tells you that you will never be as 
good who used to use that wand...the power of that wand will never 
be as strong for you.  But, the wand is now broken...and with that 
maybe all of Neville's apprehensions of being as good as his 
father.  There is nothing to live up to anymore, because he's got 
the wand that was meant for him.
I think that's really important.
I hope that makes sence.
Thanks!
Steph