Neville Longbottom’s Glow-Up: How He Became the True Chosen One!

Remember the shy boy who lost his toad?

Neville was almost the Chosen One — literally!

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He was raised by his strict gran after tragedy.

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He struggled at first — spells often backfired.

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But he stood up to Harry, Ron, and Hermione!

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The Sorting Hat saw courage in him.

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He grew into a warrior during Dumbledore’s Army.

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He led the resistance at Hogwarts in the final year!

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And then… he killed Nagini with Godric’s sword!

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No wand chose him — he chose greatness.

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The real hero of Hogwarts? He might just be.

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