Overview
Neville initially struggles with confidence and several practical subjects. His early mistakes can obscure his determination, and his strength in Herbology offers a different view of his abilities. Across the books he becomes more willing to stand up for what he believes, including when doing so means confronting people he cares about.
In the books
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Neville tries to stop his friends leaving the common room because he fears they will lose more house points.
Source: Philosopher’s Stone, “Through the Trapdoor”.He trains with Dumbledore’s Army.
Source: Order of the Phoenix, “Dumbledore’s Army”.Neville destroys Nagini with the sword of Gryffindor.
Source: Deathly Hallows, “The Flaw in the Plan”.Reading notes
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Sources
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, chapter “Through the Trapdoor”.
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, chapter “Dumbledore’s Army”.
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, chapter “The Flaw in the Plan”.
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