moviemuffin
12-11-2003, 01:39 PM
Needless to say if you haven't gone beyond the movies or read through book 5 this is loaded with spoilers.
I am just about certain that the infamous prophecy was not about Harry, but Neville. There are very strong hints about him all through the novels. Book 5 really solidified a few things, though.
The first time we meet Neville he tells us they thought he was a Squib, that his powers seemed to be in some way "jammed" until he's more or less cornered.
We do find out in Book 5 that the prophecy might have referred to EITHER Neville OR Harry.
His confidence is a huge part of his problem. As that grows in 5 we see his talent emerging. (The DA club, etc)
What is written on the Prophecy is a major clue: Trelawney put a question mark before Harry's name.
Perhaps most interesting of all... Neville's wand breaks in Book 5 and it made me think. Ron was rubbish at magic while using an old, borrowed wand. As we all learned from that wonderful early moment in the first book, wands are VERY personal and particular. Once Ron got a personalized wand his talents improved significantly.
Now, Neville's grandmother is kind of a nasty old codger. She seems convinced her son was some kind of second coming, and she's constantly telling Neville he's "not as good as" his father. This made me wonder. Sure enough, his wand breaks in the battle at the Ministry, and on the very next page
"Gran's going to kill me, that's dad's old wand..."
Makes me wonder if perhaps Neville is going to be the one who brings down Voldemort. Something to do with Herbology, I'd be willing to bet.
I'd love to hear what others think.
I am just about certain that the infamous prophecy was not about Harry, but Neville. There are very strong hints about him all through the novels. Book 5 really solidified a few things, though.
The first time we meet Neville he tells us they thought he was a Squib, that his powers seemed to be in some way "jammed" until he's more or less cornered.
We do find out in Book 5 that the prophecy might have referred to EITHER Neville OR Harry.
His confidence is a huge part of his problem. As that grows in 5 we see his talent emerging. (The DA club, etc)
What is written on the Prophecy is a major clue: Trelawney put a question mark before Harry's name.
Perhaps most interesting of all... Neville's wand breaks in Book 5 and it made me think. Ron was rubbish at magic while using an old, borrowed wand. As we all learned from that wonderful early moment in the first book, wands are VERY personal and particular. Once Ron got a personalized wand his talents improved significantly.
Now, Neville's grandmother is kind of a nasty old codger. She seems convinced her son was some kind of second coming, and she's constantly telling Neville he's "not as good as" his father. This made me wonder. Sure enough, his wand breaks in the battle at the Ministry, and on the very next page
"Gran's going to kill me, that's dad's old wand..."
Makes me wonder if perhaps Neville is going to be the one who brings down Voldemort. Something to do with Herbology, I'd be willing to bet.
I'd love to hear what others think.