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Player Name: Wesley E-mail: floridiancheese@gmail.com Preferred Contact: plurk @ wesbian Timezone: Central Current Characters in Victory Road: Chloe Price
Character Name: Neville Longbottom Series: Harry Potter Timeline: Beginning of 5th Year Canon Resource Links:character wiki and series wiki
Personality: To the wizarding world at large, Neville would be considered a failure to launch. His parents were known for their magical talent and bravery in fighting against Lord Voldemort in the first wizarding war. So surely he must have exceptional magic talent himself, right? He's certainly been told time and time again that he's got big shoes to fill, that great things are expected of him.
In reality, Neville is perfectly average for the most part, but his key strength is his potential. For years, Neville would wonder why the Sorting Hat would put him in the Gryffindor House. It's the "brave" house, the house for those who are loud and boisterous and adventurous. Neville himself is everything opposite of that. He's quiet, reserved, and non-confrontational, so why wouldn't he be put somewhere more fitting, like Hufflepuff? Because the Sorting Hat knew that Neville has it in him TO be all of those qualities, he just needs to find them within.
Our first impression of Neville is that he's clumsy and forgetful, losing his toad within minutes of boarding the Hogwarts Express where he's first introduced. A while later, to further cement his forgetfulness, Neville is sent a magical device to help him remember when he's forgotten something, which immediately activates to reveal he has... only, he doesn't remember what it is he's forgotten!
Neville is shown to struggle with even the most basic of magical talents. He's unable to ride a broom, suffers an injury when with his inability to control it, and gets his possessions stolen by the school bullies constantly. He says he would rather endure the teasing and the bullying, as he doesn't want to cause more trouble for himself by trying to fight back. He's aware of how much of a pushover he is, but he struggles with the inability to stick up for himself.
Throughout school, it takes other people standing up for Neville and showing confidence in him that he finally starts to find some in himself. After a pep talk from Ron, Neville can stand up, even if feebly, to those bullying him, and later, when he catches Ron breaking rules, finds the confidence to try and stop him from doing so, physically or otherwise. He's swiftly taken care of by Hermione, but it's a big first step on his journey to discovering his potential. When he does begin standing up for himself more often, he often does so to disastrous and dangerous results, but the fact he tries is a feat on its own.
As time goes on, Neville discovers an aptitude and passion for Herbology, the study of magical plants. Where he struggles with every other subject, Neville can pass Herbology with ease. He's happy to discuss plants with anyone who will listen and is proud to show off the rare and exotic plant he's given as a gift. He continues struggling with his education through the years, failing to earn an acceptable grade in a few specific subjects, but is highly encouraged to follow his talents in Herbology, where he receives top marks. For Neville, potions, in particular, is his weakness and a large portion of it stems from his complete and utter fear of Professor Snape, the Potion's Master. Snape relentlessly mocks him, questions his intelligence, and makes him feel worthless, so it's only natural that Neville wouldn't like him, but it goes further- when faced with a magical creature that transforms into your worst fear, Neville's transforms into Snape.
While Neville is shy and quiet, he's often prone to emotional outbursts and an inability to keep calm in the face of stress. He outright sobs when he's lost the password to Gryffindor tower and realizes he's inadvertently allowed a dangerous criminal to gain access to it. He grimly accepts whatever punishment comes his way, believing firmly that he deserves it for being so careless. Behind all of this, Neville is a kind, well-meaning person who doesn't have a mean bone in his body.
It isn't until his 5th year we learn about the fate of Neville's parents and the burden he has placed on him to live up to their legacy; they've been tortured into insanity by one of Voldemort's followers, Bellatrix Lestrange. Neville keeps this tight-lipped and is accused of being ashamed of them by his grandmother. This isn't the case, Neville is proud to be their son and of everything they did. He keeps it secret out of self-preservation and guilt for not living up to the expectations set. He's well aware of how weak he is compared to them, compounded by how often his grandmother berates him for not living up to expectations.
When the wizarding world starts going to hell and doubt is cast upon Harry, Neville becomes one of his loudest supporters. He's shown to look up greatly to Harry and is even spurred to join Dumbledore's army, a group dedicated to learning defensive magic secretly when the practice is banned by Umbridge. Neville's willingness to break rules and become more skilled at defensive magic is a defining moment for Neville and kickstarts his growth towards being the Gryffindor he is inside.
The key to getting Neville to blossom is all about the right encouragement. He's easily influenced, especially by those he looks up to. It's the braveness exhibited by Harry and sometimes Ron that motivates Neville to stand up for himself and it's under Harry's tutelage that he begins to improve on his magical ability. When he's given a proper environment to grow and thrive, Neville begins to shine. It's been mentioned in canon that nothing saps magical ability away faster than negative emotion and suppression; Neville has been pressured by his family and his teachers to be the best and always falls flat on their expectations, which has a direct impact on his ability to succeed.
By the end of the series, Neville has found the capacity to not only resist Lord Voldemort's regime but also play a key part in the rebellion against it as a whole. He faces daily torture and punishment and puts himself on the line to save students who end up on the wrong side of Voldemort's followers. During the final battle, Neville stands up to Voldemort himself directly in the face of Harry's death, stating that Harry would always be with them and that he would never stop fighting. This show of bravery is what allows Neville to pull the sword of Godric Gryffindor from the Sorting Hat at the last moment, an act that only a "true Gryffindor" can achieve.
Pokémon Information Affiliation: Breeder Starter: Togepi
[Neville's face appears on the feed, an up-close view of his eyes and nose and he stares at the camera. He has no idea it's on, or even what a video is supposed to be. There are audible clacking noises as he navigates the device in his hand, his eyebrows scrunched up in confusion.]
What are you supposed to be? How do you operate?
[He gives the device a tap, right on the camera lens, but with a defeated sigh, he tosses it aside. The pokegear clatters to the ground, where nothing much else can be seen except for Neville's shoes.]
How am I supposed to use this thing to communicate with people? It doesn't make sense, who delivers the messages? Where's the owl? I don't think mine's working properly, Togie. I dunno what to do.
[A small, high pitched and vaguely exasperated voice, belonging to an unseen Pokemon, can be heard going Pi, Pi, Togepi! before pokegear is jostled and a small Togepi hauls the gear into its grasp. It pointedly gives the device back to Neville, who takes it with a sigh.
Pi, Pi, Pi. Togie. Togepi.
It sounds as if the small creature is trying its best to explain something to Neville. From the angle he's holding it, the view is all chin as he stares in confusion at the tiny egg Pokemon trying futilely to communicate.]
Sorry, I just... I don't understand. Hey- hey, don't- oh no. Oh no, oh no, oh no- I'm sorry!
[Togepi in all of its tiny frustration had begun to cry and Neville didn't have a clue what to do with it. Care of Magical Creatures was never his best subject, what do you do when they cry? He hasn't got any food or treats or- or anything, really, he's not cut out to be a pet owner. How'd he get roped into this?!
Neville reaches out to pat the creature, shushing and whispering words of encouragement to no avail as Togepi continued its weeping.]
Oh god, someone- anyone? Please? Help?
[And he still has no idea that this whole thing is being broadcast for the world to see.]
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Neville Longbottom | Harry Potter | Reserved
Name: Wesley
E-mail: floridiancheese@gmail.com
Preferred Contact: plurk @ wesbian
Timezone: Central
Current Characters in Victory Road: Chloe Price
Character
Name: Neville Longbottom
Series: Harry Potter
Timeline: Beginning of 5th Year
Canon Resource Links: character wiki and series wiki
Personality: To the wizarding world at large, Neville would be considered a failure to launch. His parents were known for their magical talent and bravery in fighting against Lord Voldemort in the first wizarding war. So surely he must have exceptional magic talent himself, right? He's certainly been told time and time again that he's got big shoes to fill, that great things are expected of him.
In reality, Neville is perfectly average for the most part, but his key strength is his potential. For years, Neville would wonder why the Sorting Hat would put him in the Gryffindor House. It's the "brave" house, the house for those who are loud and boisterous and adventurous. Neville himself is everything opposite of that. He's quiet, reserved, and non-confrontational, so why wouldn't he be put somewhere more fitting, like Hufflepuff? Because the Sorting Hat knew that Neville has it in him TO be all of those qualities, he just needs to find them within.
Our first impression of Neville is that he's clumsy and forgetful, losing his toad within minutes of boarding the Hogwarts Express where he's first introduced. A while later, to further cement his forgetfulness, Neville is sent a magical device to help him remember when he's forgotten something, which immediately activates to reveal he has... only, he doesn't remember what it is he's forgotten!
Neville is shown to struggle with even the most basic of magical talents. He's unable to ride a broom, suffers an injury when with his inability to control it, and gets his possessions stolen by the school bullies constantly. He says he would rather endure the teasing and the bullying, as he doesn't want to cause more trouble for himself by trying to fight back. He's aware of how much of a pushover he is, but he struggles with the inability to stick up for himself.
Throughout school, it takes other people standing up for Neville and showing confidence in him that he finally starts to find some in himself. After a pep talk from Ron, Neville can stand up, even if feebly, to those bullying him, and later, when he catches Ron breaking rules, finds the confidence to try and stop him from doing so, physically or otherwise. He's swiftly taken care of by Hermione, but it's a big first step on his journey to discovering his potential. When he does begin standing up for himself more often, he often does so to disastrous and dangerous results, but the fact he tries is a feat on its own.
As time goes on, Neville discovers an aptitude and passion for Herbology, the study of magical plants. Where he struggles with every other subject, Neville can pass Herbology with ease. He's happy to discuss plants with anyone who will listen and is proud to show off the rare and exotic plant he's given as a gift. He continues struggling with his education through the years, failing to earn an acceptable grade in a few specific subjects, but is highly encouraged to follow his talents in Herbology, where he receives top marks. For Neville, potions, in particular, is his weakness and a large portion of it stems from his complete and utter fear of Professor Snape, the Potion's Master. Snape relentlessly mocks him, questions his intelligence, and makes him feel worthless, so it's only natural that Neville wouldn't like him, but it goes further- when faced with a magical creature that transforms into your worst fear, Neville's transforms into Snape.
While Neville is shy and quiet, he's often prone to emotional outbursts and an inability to keep calm in the face of stress. He outright sobs when he's lost the password to Gryffindor tower and realizes he's inadvertently allowed a dangerous criminal to gain access to it. He grimly accepts whatever punishment comes his way, believing firmly that he deserves it for being so careless. Behind all of this, Neville is a kind, well-meaning person who doesn't have a mean bone in his body.
It isn't until his 5th year we learn about the fate of Neville's parents and the burden he has placed on him to live up to their legacy; they've been tortured into insanity by one of Voldemort's followers, Bellatrix Lestrange. Neville keeps this tight-lipped and is accused of being ashamed of them by his grandmother. This isn't the case, Neville is proud to be their son and of everything they did. He keeps it secret out of self-preservation and guilt for not living up to the expectations set. He's well aware of how weak he is compared to them, compounded by how often his grandmother berates him for not living up to expectations.
When the wizarding world starts going to hell and doubt is cast upon Harry, Neville becomes one of his loudest supporters. He's shown to look up greatly to Harry and is even spurred to join Dumbledore's army, a group dedicated to learning defensive magic secretly when the practice is banned by Umbridge. Neville's willingness to break rules and become more skilled at defensive magic is a defining moment for Neville and kickstarts his growth towards being the Gryffindor he is inside.
The key to getting Neville to blossom is all about the right encouragement. He's easily influenced, especially by those he looks up to. It's the braveness exhibited by Harry and sometimes Ron that motivates Neville to stand up for himself and it's under Harry's tutelage that he begins to improve on his magical ability. When he's given a proper environment to grow and thrive, Neville begins to shine. It's been mentioned in canon that nothing saps magical ability away faster than negative emotion and suppression; Neville has been pressured by his family and his teachers to be the best and always falls flat on their expectations, which has a direct impact on his ability to succeed.
By the end of the series, Neville has found the capacity to not only resist Lord Voldemort's regime but also play a key part in the rebellion against it as a whole. He faces daily torture and punishment and puts himself on the line to save students who end up on the wrong side of Voldemort's followers. During the final battle, Neville stands up to Voldemort himself directly in the face of Harry's death, stating that Harry would always be with them and that he would never stop fighting. This show of bravery is what allows Neville to pull the sword of Godric Gryffindor from the Sorting Hat at the last moment, an act that only a "true Gryffindor" can achieve.
Pokémon Information
Affiliation: Breeder
Starter: Togepi
Password: Atomic Fireball
Samples
RP Sample: Here!
Victory Road Sample:
Vih-day-oh? What's that even mean?
[Neville's face appears on the feed, an up-close view of his eyes and nose and he stares at the camera. He has no idea it's on, or even what a video is supposed to be. There are audible clacking noises as he navigates the device in his hand, his eyebrows scrunched up in confusion.]
What are you supposed to be? How do you operate?
[He gives the device a tap, right on the camera lens, but with a defeated sigh, he tosses it aside. The pokegear clatters to the ground, where nothing much else can be seen except for Neville's shoes.]
How am I supposed to use this thing to communicate with people? It doesn't make sense, who delivers the messages? Where's the owl? I don't think mine's working properly, Togie. I dunno what to do.
[A small, high pitched and vaguely exasperated voice, belonging to an unseen Pokemon, can be heard going Pi, Pi, Togepi! before pokegear is jostled and a small Togepi hauls the gear into its grasp. It pointedly gives the device back to Neville, who takes it with a sigh.
Pi, Pi, Pi. Togie. Togepi.
It sounds as if the small creature is trying its best to explain something to Neville. From the angle he's holding it, the view is all chin as he stares in confusion at the tiny egg Pokemon trying futilely to communicate.]
Sorry, I just... I don't understand. Hey- hey, don't- oh no. Oh no, oh no, oh no- I'm sorry!
[Togepi in all of its tiny frustration had begun to cry and Neville didn't have a clue what to do with it. Care of Magical Creatures was never his best subject, what do you do when they cry? He hasn't got any food or treats or- or anything, really, he's not cut out to be a pet owner. How'd he get roped into this?!
Neville reaches out to pat the creature, shushing and whispering words of encouragement to no avail as Togepi continued its weeping.]
Oh god, someone- anyone? Please? Help?
[And he still has no idea that this whole thing is being broadcast for the world to see.]
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