Is Neville or Harry the chosen one?

While most fans agree that Harry is the unrefuted Chosen One, the final Deathly Hallows film (in particular) sways heavily toward highlighting a heroic Neville, revitalizing the debate regarding which boy is better suited for the iconic title. "The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches ...

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Is the prophecy about Harry or Neville?

Neville's role in the prophecy in Order of the Phoenix is frequently referred to in a hypothetical scenario where Neville was the Chosen One rather than Harry. It is often suggested that Voldemort chose Harry over Neville because of Harry's half-blood status.

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Why is Harry the chosen one and not Neville?

The only reason why it was Harry is that Voldemort thought he was the child the prophecy was talking about. By targeting him and trying to kill him, Voldemort marked him as his equal, while Neville got to live his life without that burden (though that doesn't mean he had an easy life).

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Is Neville Longbottom really the chosen one?

Was Neville Longbottom the chosen one? He could have been the chosen one. Like Harry, he was born at the end of July (July 30th 1980), to parents who had thrice defied Voldemort. But once Voldemort marked Harry as his equal, Harry became the chosen one, not Neville.

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Was Harry supposed to be the chosen one?

Yes, Neville was the other boy who Voldemort could've chosen to gone after, however there is a tiny problem that would've prevented him from ever becoming the Chosen One and that problem was Snape. Is Harry really the chosen one? Yes, because Voldemort chose him.

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Is Neville Longbottom the real hero?

He wasn't naturally brave – which made him all the braver

Neville Longbottom's defiant stand against Lord Voldemort at the end of Deathly Hallows was iconic for many reasons, but it's mostly because it was so unexpected. Neville was never the actual hero. Nor was he naturally brave.

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Who killed Voldemort Harry or Neville?

Neville is instrumental in the downfall of Lord Voldemort and eventually destroys the final Horcrux, which allows Harry to defeat The Dark Lord once and for all.

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Is Neville the heir of Gryffindor?

Harry and Neville are both heirs of Gryffindor, as are all the other wizards who did the same throughout time.

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Why did Voldemort let Neville talk?

Just as you think Neville is about to join the evil, he unconfidently remarks, “ I like to say something.” As if he was a scared boy talking back to his parents. The only reason Voldemort let him talk is because he saw no threat in Neville. “It doesn't matter Harry is gone.” Neville expresses.

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Is Harry Potter a Half Blood?

Harry himself is a half-blood, since his pure-blood father, James, married a Muggle-born witch named Lily, and his maternal grandparents were Muggles.

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How did Harry survive Avada Kedavra in the forest?

Voldemort intentionally made six Horcruxes, but when he used Avada Kedavra on Harry, he unintentionally created a seventh Horcrux. Instead of dying, Lily's love for Harry created a counter 'curse' known as Sacrificial Protection and saved Harry.

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Is Harry the heir of Slytherin?

It took him five years, but eventually he figured out how to open the Chamber and release the Basilisk (CS17, HBP10). Harry was never the true Heir of Slytherin through his family line.

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How did Voldemort lose his nose?

The most likely reason why Lord Voldemort's nose disappeared and he devolved into such an evil-looking creature is that as he dabbled deeper into the Dark Arts, his appearance gradually became as distorted as what remained of his twisted soul.

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Who killed Neville Longbottom?

Due to his humiliation in the Triwizard Tournament, Cedric eventually becomes a Death Eater and kills Neville Longbottom. Due to Neville's death, the final Horcrux Nagini was never destroyed, and as a result Voldemort is never defeated, kills Harry and takes over the Wizarding World.

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How did Neville break the prophecy?

It was eventually smashed in a skirmish during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries taking place in the Death Chamber when it fell from Neville's pocket and Neville accidentally kicked and smashed it. The destruction of the prophecy infuriated Lord Voldemort, as it symbolised Harry triumphing over him once again.

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Why is Hermione heir of Slytherin?

Her real parents were Daneel and Dean Novak, Pureblooded wizards. Turns out Daneel was Tom Riddles younger sister, Daneel Riddle. Of course, the Riddles were related to Salzar Slytherin himself, and this made Hermione the living heir of Slytherin.

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Why was Ginny the heir of Slytherin?

Ginny was possessed by the spirit/portion of soul that was inside Tom Riddle's diary/horcrux. This is what enabled her to open the Chamber of Secrets. Tom Riddle was the only known remaining descendant of Salazar Slytherin and a Parselmouth (Parseltongue is the language).

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Is Cedric Diggory the heir of Hufflepuff?

The Heir of Hufflepuff was none other than Cedric Diggory, who was well on his way to fulfilling the prophecy of the Heir of Hufflepuff when he was tragically murdered by Peter Pettigrew.

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What Horcrux was destroyed by Neville?

Nagini is the last Horcrux that Voldemort created and the last one to be destroyed. During the final battle of Hogwarts, Neville pulls the sword of Godric Gryffindor from the Sorting Hat and beheads Nagini, destroying the last Horcrux.

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Why did Harry use Expelliarmus on Voldemort?

Defeating The Dark Lord with his signature spell

Disarming is about defence, not murder. Voldemort was a killer, Harry was not. It was an important distinction for Harry, who had learned so much about Voldemort and seen first-hand the ways in which they were similar.

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Why didn't Voldemort choose Neville?

While Voldemort recognised Harry as his enemy, he also felt a sort of kinship with him as opposed to the pure-blood Neville. In Voldemort's eyes, Neville's pure-blood status made him unfit to be marked as his equal, and thus he was not considered.

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Why is Neville special?

His loyalty. One other excellent thing about Neville was his loyalty. Despite being a pure-blood who would be accepted in Voldemort's new world, he was never tempted to do anything other than the right thing. He showed loyalty to his friends, his school and also his parents.

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Who was the true hero of Harry Potter?

Neville Longbottom, the real hero of the Harry Potter franchise, speaks out.

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Why is Neville so important?

Neville Longbottom is the only character that truly sets the direction of the Harry Potter series out of all the wizarding students, house elves, professors, Death Eaters, muggles, centaurs, and anyone else you can think of.

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