Neville Longbottom is one of the most beloved characters in the Harry Potter series, and the reasons for that are plenty. Neville had an incredible amount of growth in the series, and proved himself to capable of so much power, and proving he easily could have been the Chosen One.
This character, who started the series as a confused boy who often was looking for his lost toad, ended the series as one of the strongest, most capable wizards in the wizarding universe. There is a reason Neville is so loved! Keep reading to see 10 memes that prove Neville is the best character in the series.
His Kindness
One of Neville Longbottom's best qualities his sweet and kind nature. Neville's kindness was one of the reasons many fans were drawn to this character in the first place. Neville was always readily available to be a person of , to help anyone during a troubled time, and to put other's needs ahead of his own.
It was often perceived as a weakness by Neville's peers, but it became clear that his kindness was actually a strength. His genuine heart was rewarded in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when the Sword of Gryffindor appeared to him. The sword came to him because he deserved it.
His Relatability
This scene from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone shows Neville's relatability and humble personality, which are just a few of his characteristics that made fans fall in love with this character. After being bullied by Draco Malfoy, Neville came to sit with Ron and Harry in the Great Hall.
It was at this time that Ron Weasley told Neville that he needed to stand up for himself. Neville responded to his statement with a funny phrase, pointing out the fact that he could barely stand. His relatable comments are remarks are what make Neville so lovable!
His Bravery
Neville Longbottom was quite underestimated throughout the series. When the Harry Potter series began, Neville was known to be a timid and sometimes easily bullied character. However, through the course of the story, Neville proved himself to be incredibly brave, as well as one of the most powerful wizards the wizarding world has seen.
Neville was an underdog who proved to fellow underdogs and similar personality types, that anyone can accomplish anything. His bravery became inspiring to viewers, and actually saved the entire wizarding world, showing that bravery is a trait many should strive for, as well as proving himself to be a true Gryffindor!
His Growth
Over the course of the Harry Potter series, the characters grew tremendously. As many of the characters were only 11 years old, or even younger in Ginny's case, most of the characters started the series at a young age, filled with potential.
Harry, of course, grew powerful, Ron as well, Hermione grew even smarter than anyone thought was even possible, but perhaps the character with the most growth was Neville Longbottom. Neville, who started the series as a timid boy, ended the series in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as a true hero. His growth and power were so incredibly inspiring to watch develop.
He Surprised Everyone
Neville Longbottom could have easily been the Chosen One. The prophecy claiming that Voldemort's destruction would be from a child born on Harry and Neville's birthday, became true when Voldemort decided that Harry was a bigger threat to him than Neville, therefore making him the Chosen One.
However, Neville was underestimated by the Dark Lord, and by most peer he encountered. However, Neville actually turned out to be one of the biggest plot twists in the entire Harry Potter series, when in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, he destroyed the last Horcrux, Nagini.
He Stood Up To Voldemort
Neville Longbottom was one of the few Harry Potter characters that stood up to Lord Voldemort directly. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Neville made a speech that made all Harry Potter fans incredibly emotional.
When Voldemort comes back from the Forbidden Forest and announces that Harry was dead, he called on Harry's ers to come to him. Neville stood up to Voldemort, making a speech about the lives that had been lost during the battle, and how important Harry and the other of the Order of the Phoenix that died were. His speech was brave and noble.
He Always Helped His Friends
Neville Longbottom was often seen in the Harry Potter series as always willing to help his friends. Whether it was his dedication to Dumbledore's Army, or simply helping Harry Potter whenever he needed it, Neville was always ive of his friends.
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, it was Neville who gladly helped Harry find a solution to one of the challenges in the Triwizard Tournament. Neville, even though Harry was slightly rude and shooed him away, helped Harry and guided him to succeed in his challenge. Neville was always there for his friends, no matter what.
I've Killed Harry Potter
This hilarious meme pokes fun at the time that Neville Longbottom thought he had done harm to Harry Potter, and his reaction was equally funny as it was sweet.
Neville, who had helped Harry with a challenge in the Triwizard Tournament in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, was worried that his advice actually hadn't helped and had gone terribly wrong. His reaction was quite laughable but was also sweet, as he was so incredibly worried about his friend Harry. This moment just proves how much Neville cared for his friends!
His Faults
Neville Longbottom, like many characters in Harry Potter, had his faults. However, these faults were small and were not harmful like many of the characters in this series were. Neville was known for being forgetful. It was often that Neville was losing things, like forgetting the to the Gryffindor common room or losing his toad.
These flaws made Neville who he was, and although he was ridiculed for them, they weren't such terrible flaws to have, compared to many of the other students at Hogwarts who had flaws that actually harmed others!
He Made His Parent's Proud
Like Harry Potter, Neville Longbottom, too, lost his parents to Voldemort. Although his parents did not die, they were tortured so badly with the Cruciatus curse, that they were never the same. Harry wasn't the only one who lived to make his parent's proud, as Neville did as well.
Neville faced many hardships in the Harry Potter series, so many that it's a miracle he turned out as kind-hearted and genuine as he did. Neville defied all odds and rose to power with good intentions and noble values. This character definitely made his parents very proud.