Bravest: Neville Longbottom
If someone can only be brave when they're afraid, then Neville Longbottom is the bravest Gryffindor who ever lived.
1. Albus Dumbledore. Image via Warner Bros.
He Became An Auror. One of the bravest things any wizard can do is become an Auror, and the fact that Neville was able to do so despite his years of trouble at school, many of which could be attributed to his second-hand wand, proves the man's mettle.
' Despite being afraid, despite knowing he'd almost certainly be facing Death Eaters of the kind that tortured his parents – Neville was determined to fight. And once there, he fought valiantly beside his friends – loyal and brave as Godric Gryffindor himself.
Later in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban we see how deeply Neville's terror goes after we find out that his worst fear is Snape.
Harry is the Heir of Slytherin (through his mother's side) and also related to Gryffindor (through his father's side) though the current Heir of Gryffindor is Neville.
He actually asked the Sorting Hat to place him in Hufflepuff, as he was intimidated by Gryffindor's reputation for bravery, but the Sorting Hat didn't agree. They debated it for so long, that he was close to being what is known as a Hatstall, which is a term for any student whose Sorting takes longer than five minutes.
Harry is the main character of the series - so it makes sense that his character arc is also the most detailed one. Harry had to learn a lot of things, defeat many dangers and enemies before he could finally lead a peaceful life with his wife Ginny and three children.
Neville had to overcome his limitations, conquer his confidence issues and work harder than anyone else. Considering where he started from, Neville's skill and confidence by the end of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was just as remarkable as Harry's.
Formerly known as Tom Marvolo Riddle, Lord Voldemort was the most formidable evil wizard in the entire universe. Until Harry Potter, Voldemort's magical prowess was practically unmatched, and no one could stand a chance against him.
Gryffindor : Those in this house are well known for their bravery and courage. Their house animal is the lion and their house colors are scarlet and gold. Gryffindors never back down from a fight or doing what they believe is right.
Number one on the list of the best Harry Potter characters is Hermione Granger. Emma Watson's portrayal of the bright, mature, and brave young wizard is spot-on and an incredible performance given how young Watson was at the time the first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, was released.
Hermione Granger
Arguably the most famous female character in Harry Potter, Hermione was a dedicated student who always strived to be the best no matter what it took.
Without a doubt, Dolores Umbridge is the most hated character in the Harry Potter universe. Her unnaturally calm and polite demeanor paired with her cruelty makes her incredibly irritating.
In the end, both were essential to Voldemort's downfall, fulfilling the possibility that both Harry and Neville were, in fact, the Chosen One. While Harry delivered the final blow to destroy Voldemort, Neville destroyed the final Horcrux which allowed Harry to end Voldemort.
Gryffindor. The only reason the sorting hat considered putting Harry in Slytherin was because of the horcrux inside him. Obviously Harry was supposed to go to the House of his parents, not the House of his parents' murderer.
The Heir of Hufflepuff was a person foretold by the Seer Harmonthrep (Ajrand) to bring great glory and honor to the House of Hufflepuff, considered boring and lackluster by most.
Andrea Deanisi as Wiglaf Sigurdsson, the Heir of Rowena Ravenclaw.
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 ...
Their names were Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff and Salazar Slytherin.