"'Trevor!' cried Neville blissfully, holding out his hands," - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

One of the most severely underestimated characters in the Harry Potter series, in my opinion, is Neville Longbottom. He was constantly an awkward, passive, and victimized character, when in reality, I think that he was one of the best characters in the series. He grew into a very distinguished man throughout the series, and I love him for that.

Once I started being an active member of the Harry Potter fandom, I did a lot of research. One of the things that I found the most shocking (long before I read the seventh book) was that Neville could have been the chosen one. In the prophecy, the Chosen one was described as a boy born in the end of July, which described Harry, but could have described Neville as well. He did end up destroying Voldemort by killing the last Horcrux, so does that mean that Neville really was the Chosen One? It's something that I've been trying to figure out since I found out that Neville being the Chosen One was even an option. 

I have always thought that Neville could be such an inspiration to so many people. You were really awkward as a kid? You were bullied all throughout school? Well, Neville Longbottom survived all of that, and ended up saving the wizarding and Muggle worlds, so maybe you could do something very significant with your life too! I personally think that is a perfect end to Neville's story in the books. 

Until next time, Potterheads!