Neville

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Neville Longbottom
Alias(es)	Lion Head (masked identity) 295 296
Species/Race	Human wizard
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry; Gryffindor House; apprentice of Gellert Grindelwald 175
Occupation/Role	Hogwarts student; duelist; rescuer of trafficked children
Status	Alive 397
First Appearance	On the Train 49

Background

Neville is the son of two Aurors who were tortured by Death Eaters and remain hospitalized at St Mungo’s. He keeps their condition private because he does not want others to pity him. 126 155

He was raised primarily by his grandmother, who is caring but overprotective. His early life included harsh “special training” from Uncle Algie, such as being threatened with a torch and accidentally dropped from an upstairs window to test whether he possessed magic. 49 171

Neville is also one of the children connected to the prophecy concerning the wizard who could destroy Voldemort. Grindelwald considers him an overlooked potential hero and chooses to train him personally. 175

Appearance

Neville is a round-faced, plump boy whose anxious expression and frightened demeanor initially make him stand out among his peers. 60 171

• Round-faced and stoutly built. 60 171
• Often blushes or lowers his head when embarrassed or uncertain. 170 265
• His eyes emit a blue glow while under the effects of a Wit-Sharpening Potion. 347

Personality

Neville begins Hogwarts as forgetful, timid, and deeply afraid of ridicule. He doubts his own abilities, expects failure, and initially sees entering the Duelling Tournament as little more than a way to get hurt. 49 170 201

Despite this insecurity, Neville possesses intense resolve. Once pushed into action, he endures pain, humiliation, and fear rather than abandon people who need him. His experiences under Grindelwald’s harsh tutelage gradually give him greater confidence, stronger posture, and a willingness to act independently. 171 201 265

His growth does not erase his compassion. Neville prioritizes protecting those still alive over revenge, carries an injured child out of danger, and tries to forgive Draco for Bellatrix Lestrange’s actions despite the difficulty. 263 265 222

Abilities & Skills

Dueling

Neville develops from an inexperienced first-year into a capable combatant through persistent practice and Grindelwald’s instruction.

• Defeated Draco Malfoy with Petrificus Totalus after initially being beaten in their training duel. 171
• Defeated Crabbe during the Duelling Tournament with Explosion Spells. 183
• Uses destructive spells such as the Explosion Spell and Earthquake Charm to alter terrain and force opponents from cover. 201
• Can cast Protego, Expelliarmus, Alohomora, and Transfiguration-based attacks in combat. 262 263
• His dueling improves rapidly, but Harry identifies his lack of strategic experience and adaptability as a weakness during their tournament match. 201 202

Blue Flame Magic

Neville can produce powerful blue flames, including a defensive Fire Shield.

• Casts Fire Shield to surround himself when pursued by Durmstrang students in the Forbidden Forest. 356
• Uses blue flames against Barty Crouch Jr. during their confrontation in Northern Ireland. 297
• Insists that his blue flames are not the Fiendfyre Curse; Grindelwald taught him only “half” of that form of magic and did not permit him to study Dark Magic directly. 363

Cruciatus Curse Resistance

Neville’s childhood trauma resurfaces when traffickers use the Cruciatus Curse on captives, triggering memories of his parents’ torture. Rather than breaking, he acts with unprecedented force to defend the other children. 262 265

• Remains standing after Barty Crouch Jr. uses the Cruciatus Curse on him. 297
• His recovered memories and forced training significantly improve his memory; he later states that he no longer needs a Remembrall. 274

Protection and Rescue

Neville’s defining strength is his willingness to protect others even when he is afraid.

• Frees imprisoned children from traffickers’ cages and leads them out of the hideout. 263
• Uses the Levitation Charm to help carry Stacey Hamilton, whose leg is broken. 263
• Chooses to confront an armed trafficker to prevent him from killing Stacey. 262
• Tells Grindelwald that, if possible, he wants to become someone who raises a wand in defense of others. 264

Notable Possessions

• Trevor — Neville’s pet toad; Neville considers Trevor the person or creature he cares about most at Hogwarts. 119 171
• Remembrall — A gift from his grandmother, later recovered by Harry after Draco takes it during the first flying lesson. 60
• Lion Head mask — A magical mask used while searching for Barty Crouch Jr.; it manifests a lion’s head over Neville’s own. 295
• Second-class Order of Merlin medal — Neville’s grandmother displays his medal at home; Professor McGonagall temporarily transfigures a prefect badge into its likeness for Hogwarts’ formal reception. 339

Relationships

• Augusta Longbottom — Neville’s grandmother and primary guardian. Their relationship is affectionate but controlling; Neville later asserts more independence by writing to her regularly and arranging for his uncle to monitor her health. 49 260
• His parents — Both are Aurors left bedridden after torture by Death Eaters. Neville refuses pity over their condition and is driven to protect them. 126 155 265
• Harry Potter — Friend, training partner, and dueling rival. Harry and Hermione save Neville during his first flying lesson, later encourage him to enter the Duelling Tournament, and fight beside him against Barty Crouch Jr. 60 170 201 297
• Draco Malfoy — Initially mocks Neville, but later becomes a training partner and friend. Draco apologizes for Bellatrix Lestrange’s actions, while Neville attempts to forgive her. 60 171 222
• Gellert Grindelwald — Neville’s mentor. Grindelwald recognizes his connection to the prophecy, trains him harshly, and pushes him toward becoming capable of confronting Voldemort’s followers. 175 261 265
• Stacey Hamilton — A trafficked girl with a broken leg whom Neville rescues. She encourages him to fight back and later remains grateful to him. 262 264 267
• Barty Crouch Jr. — A Death Eater connected to Neville’s parents’ suffering. Neville insists on confronting him personally and defeats him with blue flame magic. 261 297

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Hogwarts

Neville’s first major incident at Hogwarts occurs during his first flying lesson, when he takes off before Madam Hooch gives permission and nearly falls. Harry and Hermione save him with the Levitation Charm, while Draco mocks him and steals his Remembrall. 60

Duelling Tournament

After hesitating to enter the Duelling Tournament because he fears public humiliation, Neville accepts Harry’s invitation to train. He loses badly to Draco at first, but immediately demands another duel and defeats Draco with the same spell Draco used against him. 170 171

Neville later defeats Crabbe in the tournament and earns Gryffindor’s cheers. He ultimately loses to Harry after a difficult match, but Harry acknowledges him as a worthy opponent. 183 201

Grindelwald’s Apprentice

Grindelwald reveals that Neville is also a child of prophecy and offers to train him as an apprentice. Neville accepts despite being terrified of Voldemort, beginning a demanding mentorship that includes physical conditioning, strict self-presentation, combat instruction, and repeated confrontation with his fears. 175 265

Rescue in Knockturn Alley

While accompanying Grindelwald in Knockturn Alley, Neville is drugged and delivered to traffickers. Imprisoned with other children, he relives the trauma of his parents’ torture after witnessing the Cruciatus Curse. He breaks free, kills the traffickers’ leader to save Stacey, frees the captives, and leads them to safety. 261 262 263

Neville becomes widely recognized as a hero by the rescued children and their parents. 293

Confrontation with Barty Crouch Jr.

When Barty Crouch Jr. resurfaces during the attempt to steal the Philosopher’s Stone, Neville joins Harry and Draco in tracking him to Northern Ireland. Neville refuses to let others settle the matter for him, withstands the Cruciatus Curse, and defeats Barty with a powerful blue flame spell before collapsing from his injuries. 296 297 298

Triwizard Tournament

During the Triwizard Tournament, Neville discovers that assisting magical creatures can earn Tarot-card rewards. He gains The Two of Cups after saving a Bowtruckle and begins a task to brew a potion for an endangered newborn Thestral. 347

He later uses Fire Shield to defend himself from Durmstrang competitors who try to seize his Tarot card. 356

Notable Quotes

“But if it’s possible, I hope I can be one of them.” 264

“I want to personally—avenge them.” 297

Trivia

• Professor Trelawney reads the Grim, an omen of death, in Neville’s tea leaves; the prediction leaves him distracted during training. 255
• Neville’s grandmother proudly displays his accomplishments, to the extent that Professor Marchbanks writes asking Neville to tell her to stop bragging about him. 260
• Neville’s improved confidence does not eliminate his shyness; when thanked publicly by the rescued children’s parents, he becomes intensely embarrassed and does not know how to respond. 293