Neville and the Prophecy (was The Longbottoms-a theory)

[garyfredogal at hotmail.com]

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> *Kimberly's comment*
> Regardless who he chose, HE chose the one that could defeat him 
> when he "marked" them.  Of course it's a literal and a figurative
> "mark" but the bottom line is Voldemort made the choice as to 
> whose name would be on the prophecy with his. If I recall, the 
> prophecy actually said, "Dark Lord and ? (Harry Potter)".  My 
> understanding was that initially it wasn't clear who the prophecy 
> would be about. Voldemort and ?  Then when Voldemort "marked" 
> Harry, he chose him as the one for the prophecy.
 

Tina:

 Exactly! Thats how I have always understood it as well, but I can 
understand the reasoning behind some of the theories regarding the 
subject.

 I agree totally with the theory that Neville will definately come 
into his own. I think Neville's issue is that he is always being 
told that he will never be as good as his father and mother, but 
during the fight scene in OoTP, he proved those people, including 
his 'Gran' wrong. I think that Neville's boost in self confidence 
(thanks to Harry's training in the DA)is what might had led to 
the "wrong boy" theory. 

 I am just waiting for him to kick Bellatrix's butt. 

 Has anyone given thought to the theory that when Neville defeats 
Bella it will revive his parents? I just thought of it just now, 
seemed like an interesting question to ask.