Harry and Neville connection

[Diane Klopp]

No: HPFGUIDX 100908

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "jenny_ravenclaw" 
<meboriqua at a...> wrote:
 
> Maybe the connection between the two boys is stronger than what 
we've  seen already, especially since Neville's name, of all the 
names Harry could  have chosen, jumped into Harry's head at such a 
random time.  I'm hoping  we'll find out more about that prophecy 
and that it was no coincidence that  Neville was the last one 
standing (well, trying to stand) with Harry at the MoM  in OoP.
> 
> I know Neville will never be as strong as Harry, but I'd like to 
see him come even more into his own. 
> --jenny from ravenclaw, defender of Harry 'till the end 
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Diane:

Hi, this is my first post. In regards to Neville coming into his 
own, I have the following thoughts:

At the MoM, Neville is worried how Gran will react to finding out he 
broke his father's wand. I think she will surprise us (in Book 6) by 
being proud of his bravery with the DE's and tell Neville he acted 
like his father. That would mean a lot to him--coming from her.

I think Gran will purchase Neville a new wand rather than punish him 
as I suppose he's thinking she will. To paraphrase Ollivander, "The 
wand choses the wizard not the other way around." With a new wand 
and his recently acquired confidence, Neville will become a great 
wizard IMHO.

Diane