Neville Longbottom
Brave wizard
Initially a clumsy wizard, but grows into a brave companion. Harry Potter's best friend and also active as a Quidditch player. Later becomes Herbology professor and Auror.
Quotes
- Courage means standing up no matter how many times you fail.
- It's important to believe in yourself.
- True strength is the strength of the heart.
- Difficulties are opportunities for growth.
- Believe in your friends and move forward.
Trivia
- Neville originally thought he was a Squib (someone unable to use magic).
- In the movies, from Chamber of Secrets onward, he has a slim build, but was chubby in the first two films.
- Both Neville and Harry pulled out the Sword of Gryffindor, recognized as true Gryffindors.
- In Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Neville is the Herbology professor.
- His interactions with roommates Seamus and Dean increase gradually in the movies.
- Neville's pet is the toad Trevor, who repeatedly escapes and causes trouble.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Wizard (Human)
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- July 30
- Birth year
- 1980
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Red hair, short and sticking up in the back. Has freckles on his face. Does not wear glasses. Build is somewhat stocky.
- Height
- 約175cm
- Weight
- unknown
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Red
- Distinguishing features
-
- Freckles
- Tousled red hair
- Stocky build
- Iconic items
-
- Wand
- Herbology book
- Sword of Gryffindor
- Toad Trevor
- Nimbus 2000 (formerly owned)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Brave
- Detailed personality
- Forgets things easily and clumsy, but possesses strong sense of justice and perseverance. Gradually acquires confidence and decisiveness, growing into a brave figure who confronts hardships. Also has purity, deep emotions, kindness, and care for those around him.
- Keywords
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- Clumsy
- Brave
- Pure
- Perseverance
- Growth
- Emotionally rich
- Kind
- Caring for friends
- Strong sense of justice
- Motto
- True courage is standing up even after failure.
- Talents
-
- Magical talent
- Herbology knowledge
- Courage
- Skills
-
- Potion brewing
- Herbology professor
- Auror
- Quidditch player
- Duelling
- Motivation
- To become a wizard that his family (his lost parents) can be proud of, and to defeat Voldemort.
- Habits
- Prone to magic failures and often forgets things. No particular catchphrase, but tends to stutter when nervous.
- Favorite foods
- Plants used in Herbology
- Hobbies
- Herbology research, Quidditch, Studying magic
- Favorite places
- Hogwarts, Herbology greenhouses
- Favorite colors
- Red
- Disliked insects
- Unknown magical creatures
- Disliked situations
- Failure, Being seen as incompetent
History
- Backstory
- Parents Frank and Alice were members of the Order of the Phoenix, rendered mentally unstable by Death Eaters' torture. Raised by grandmother Augusta, he was clumsy with magic in his childhood and lacked self-confidence. Through experiences at Hogwarts and activities in Dumbledore's Army, he gradually demonstrates true courage and prowess. In the final battle against Voldemort, he slays the last Horcrux Nagini with the Sword of Gryffindor, making a major contribution. After graduation, he becomes Herbology professor and also an Auror in the Ministry of Magic.
- Debut date
- June 26, 1997
- Work title
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Media type
- Movie
- Episode or chapter
- Book 1
Joining Dumbledore's Army
- Significant event
- Joining Dumbledore's Army
- Description
- Joins the army to counter the crisis of Voldemort's return, gaining action and confidence.
Battle of Hogwarts
- Significant event
- Battle of Hogwarts
- Description
- Participates in the decisive battle against the powerful dark wizard Voldemort, fulfilling an important role in destroying a Horcrux.
Appointment as Herbology Professor
- Significant event
- Appointment as Herbology Professor
- Description
- Following in his parents' footsteps, becomes Herbology professor and guides the next generation.
Joining Ministry Aurors
- Significant event
- Joining Ministry Aurors
- Description
- After Voldemort's defeat, contributes to the Ministry of Magic as an Auror.
Relationships
Frank Longbottom
Father
His father among his parents. Powerful Auror and founding member of the Order of the Phoenix. Rendered mentally unstable by Death Eaters' torture.
Alice Longbottom
Mother
His mother among his parents. Like her husband, a founding member of the Order of the Phoenix and powerful Auror. Rendered mentally unstable by Death Eaters' torture.
Augusta Longbottom
Grandparent
Grandmother. Strict meritocrat who scolds Neville but pours deep love into him.
Harry Potter
Best friend
Overcomes numerous adventures and battles together as best friends.
Ron Weasley
Best friend
Same roommate and close comrades as Quidditch players.
Hermione Granger
Best friend
Builds deep trust through cooperation and friendship in the Army.
Luna Lovegood
Friend
Supports each other with a unique friendship, comrades who fight together.
Order of the Phoenix
Order of the Phoenix: teammate
Dumbledore's Army
Dumbledore's Army: member
Media appearances
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Movie / Supporting
Released 2001
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Movie / Supporting
Released 2002
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Movie / Supporting
Released 2004
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Movie / Supporting
Released 2005
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Movie / Supporting
Released 2007
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Movie / Supporting
Released 2009
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Movie / Supporting
Released 2010
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Movie / Supporting
Released 2011
Voice cast and creators
上野容
- Voice actor
- 上野容
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Movie version
Matthew Lewis
- Voice actor
- Matthew Lewis
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Movie version
J. K. Rowling
- Creator name
- J. K. Rowling
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Figure
- Item name
- Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Trevor plush
- Item name
- Trevor plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular