Character Sheet: Neville Longbottom
Player Info
Name: Inspire
Personal LJ: inspired_ideas
Basics
Name: Neville Francis Longbottom
Nicknames: Nev
Age: 17 at start of game / currently 18
Birthday: 30 July 1980
Blood: Pureblood
Gender: Male
Wand Type: 12" Cherry with Unicorn Hair
Patronus: Short-Toed Eagle (he thinks it poetic that this breed eats mostly snakes)
Boggarts: Professor Snape prior to the end of his 5th Year. After his 5th Year, it changed to purple flame. Now, he isn't sure and isn't anxious to find out.
Affiliations: Dumbledore's Army, Hogwarts Student Resistance
Health
Disabilities/Handicaps: Neville's memory used to be awful. He has worked hard to improve it but it's far from perfect.
Physical Health: Neville lost quite a bit of weight over the course of his seventh year, the result of stress and deprivation. He suffers occasional residual cramps and twitches, the result of being hit with the Cruciatus curse often during his 7th Year, a condition he successfully hid until after the Battle of Hogwarts. He sustained injuries to his hands, face and neck, which have mostly healed. His health is otherwise good.
Psychology
Extrovert/Introvert: Mild introvert. Friendly yet reserved, prefers to stay in the background but is not afraid to stand up.
Phobias/Fears: Deep water, heights, flying. After the Sorting Hat incident, he's a little nervous about fire as well.
Mental Health: He has the occasional nightmare about what he saw and endured during seventh year and the Battle of Hogwarts. He doesn't really feel a need to talk about it. He did what he felt he had to do. Overall, he's pretty grounded and thinks he came away in better shape than he could have.
Personality
Goals/Dreams: Completing his schooling and sitting his N.E.W.T.s is his short term goal. His dream is to become a Herbology Master and work with plants. Deep in his heart, he dreams of one day his parents being healed.
Quirks/Habits: Scrunches his eyes and bites the inside of his bottom lip when he's trying to remember something.
Likes: Plants, gardening, kindness, being with friends, butterbeer, Chocolate Frogs.
Dislikes: Cruelty, large snakes, turnips, being the center of attention, being teased.
First Impression: Nice, quiet and shy guy.
Philosophy of Life: Never give up; never surrender.
Phrases they use often: Bugger, a few things that would get his mouth washed out with soap, used only when he's really angry or upset.
Neville's biggest strength is his ability to take what comes at him. He simply does not give up, not on his House, not on his friends, not on his parents, and certainly not on himself. Neville knows he isn't the best or the brightest, but he recognizes that sometimes it is the "little guy" that carries it home. He isn't fearless, but he refuses to let fear rule his life. He has learned how to stand up for others, and in doing so, has begun to learn how to stand up for himself. He wants to make his Gran and parents proud of him, but he wants most of all to be proud of himself.
He is kind and supportive. He's always been that way and he intends to stay that way. Neville understands that kids who are picked on and made fun of constantly usually turn into vengeful bullies or cowering wimps. Neville does not want to be either, so he makes friends with others who need friends, and supports those who need supporting. If he cries at night because life is unfair, that's between him and his pillow. He is, however, grateful that he's been able to master silencing spells.
Background
Role During the War: Neville spent the last school year at Hogwarts, where he was one of the leaders of the student resistance along with Luna Lovegood and Ginny Weasley. During the Battle of Hogwarts, he fought in defense of the school, retrieved the Sword of Gryffindor from the Sorting Hat and killed Nagini. Along with Ron Weasley, brought down Fenrir Greyback near the end of the battle.
Thoughts of the future: Neville loves plants. He would like to apprentice in Herbology, hopefully with Professor Sprout, then sit for his mastery in the subject. He would eventually like to fall in love, marry and have family, but he's in no hurry.
General Plans: Relish things returning to normal. Reconnect with friends. Help others and himself heal and move on with his life. Become the kind of man his parents would be proud of.
Neville learned a lot of himself and others in the last year. He had always been a keen observer, even if he was often forgetful in the past. During his seventh year, he learned not to forget the truly important things, because a single mistake often ended in someone being tortured very badly. Neville discovered more inner strength than he ever knew he had this past year. He also saw how damaging living in fear can be, and how difficult times bring out the best and worst in people. Surprisingly, Neville became grateful to Professor Snape, as he felt that dealing with that man helped strengthen him for dealing with both Carrows, whom he refuses to honor with the titles of Professor. Neville learned to do what needed doing, and learned to inspire others and bring hope.
Family
Parents: Frank and Alice (MacKinnon) Longbottom
Sibling(s): None
Children: None
Family History: Neville was raised by his paternal grandmother, Augusta, after his parents were tortured to insanity by Bellatrix, Rodolphus and Rabastan Lestrange and Barty Crouch Jr. He came into his magic late for a wizard, which had his family concerned he might be a Squib. His Great-Uncle Algie often tried to scare his magic out of him, succeeding when dropping him out the window, where Neville bounced to the road. To this day Neville's afraid of deep water (after being tossed off Blackpool Pier) and heights. Neville visits his parents at St. Mungo's during the summer and school holidays.
Appearance
Height: 5'10"
Weight 165 lbs
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Brown
Face & Complexion: He's growing out his round, baby face. He's fairly tan from working outdoors when he can. Sports an occasional spot of acne, especially if he's had a few too many Chocolate Frogs. He is pleasant-looking in a slightly goofy way.
Build: Neville used to be pudgy, but during the past year, he's grown leaner with broad shoulders and chest from physical labor in the greenhouses.
Defining Marks: A small dimple in his chin. A slightly crooked nose from having broken it twice: once in first year and again in fifth. Thin scars on his cheeks from Cutting Hexes. Some small burn scars on his face, neck and palms. A few other marks courtesy of his seventh year Dark Arts and Muggle Studies instructors.
Dress Style: Casual, slightly old-fashioned. Jumpers, button shirts and trousers, often a bit rumpled. He has a few muggle t-shirts and a pair of denims he really likes. School robes. One set of dress robes.
Possessions always on this person: His wand, his charmed DA Galleon.
Manner of Speech: Normally deliberate, though he has a tendency to stammer when rushed, nervous, or excited.
Manner of Movement: Neville is growing out of his awkward phase, but has feet and hands too big for his body making him a little clumsy.
Romantic/ Sexual
Marital Status: Single
Sexual Preference: Straight
Ever had sex: No, but he's a healthy teenage boy so he thinks about it sometimes.
Believes that a person shouldn't have sex before marriage: That's what his Gran's always taught. He's not quite so sure.
Believe in casual sex: He doesn't understand how anyone could be casual about something like that, even though he knows some people are.
Turn ons: Kindness, honesty, inner strength.
Turn offs: Cruelty, teasing, snobbishness. People who like him only because of Nagini, his blood, his money or any other reason that doesn't have to do with who he is inside.
Past Relationships: He took Ginny Weasley to the Yule Ball his fourth year. He doesn't really consider that a past relationship though.
Current Relationship: He has a close friendship that sometimes seems like it might grow into something more with Ginny Weasley, but he isn't sure. If there is still something there after she finishes school, maybe they'll explore the possibilities. If not, he'll always consider her a good friend.
General: He considers himself very average, ordinary, and somewhat dull. Girls make him nervous.
School
House: Gryffindor
Friends: Harry, Ron, Hermione, Luna, Ginny, Seamus and Dean. Other members of the DA. Aberforth.
Enemies: He considers the remaining Carrow, Rodolphus and Rabastan Lestrange enemies. He dislikes Malfoy and other people who ever teased, hexed, jinxed, or cursed him, his friends, or anyone weaker than they are, but he doesn't consider them enemies.
Favorite subjects: Herbology, Defense Against the Dark Arts
Least favorite subjects: Potions
Favorite Professor: Sprout, McGonagall
Least favorite professor: Both Carrows, Umbridge
Clubs/organizations (if any): DA
Favorite school moment: Professor Lupin trusting him to banish a Boggart. Attending the Yule Ball.
Most embarassing moment: Losing the passwords to the Gryffindor common room and allowing Sirius Black to enter the Gryffindor Tower his third year. Being awarded the extra points that won Gryffindor the House Cup his first year because he felt it unfair to take it from the Slytherins who had earned it fair and square.
Name: Inspire
Personal LJ: inspired_ideas
Basics
Name: Neville Francis Longbottom
Nicknames: Nev
Age: 17 at start of game / currently 18
Birthday: 30 July 1980
Blood: Pureblood
Gender: Male
Wand Type: 12" Cherry with Unicorn Hair
Patronus: Short-Toed Eagle (he thinks it poetic that this breed eats mostly snakes)
Boggarts: Professor Snape prior to the end of his 5th Year. After his 5th Year, it changed to purple flame. Now, he isn't sure and isn't anxious to find out.
Affiliations: Dumbledore's Army, Hogwarts Student Resistance
Health
Disabilities/Handicaps: Neville's memory used to be awful. He has worked hard to improve it but it's far from perfect.
Physical Health: Neville lost quite a bit of weight over the course of his seventh year, the result of stress and deprivation. He suffers occasional residual cramps and twitches, the result of being hit with the Cruciatus curse often during his 7th Year, a condition he successfully hid until after the Battle of Hogwarts. He sustained injuries to his hands, face and neck, which have mostly healed. His health is otherwise good.
Psychology
Extrovert/Introvert: Mild introvert. Friendly yet reserved, prefers to stay in the background but is not afraid to stand up.
Phobias/Fears: Deep water, heights, flying. After the Sorting Hat incident, he's a little nervous about fire as well.
Mental Health: He has the occasional nightmare about what he saw and endured during seventh year and the Battle of Hogwarts. He doesn't really feel a need to talk about it. He did what he felt he had to do. Overall, he's pretty grounded and thinks he came away in better shape than he could have.
Personality
Goals/Dreams: Completing his schooling and sitting his N.E.W.T.s is his short term goal. His dream is to become a Herbology Master and work with plants. Deep in his heart, he dreams of one day his parents being healed.
Quirks/Habits: Scrunches his eyes and bites the inside of his bottom lip when he's trying to remember something.
Likes: Plants, gardening, kindness, being with friends, butterbeer, Chocolate Frogs.
Dislikes: Cruelty, large snakes, turnips, being the center of attention, being teased.
First Impression: Nice, quiet and shy guy.
Philosophy of Life: Never give up; never surrender.
Phrases they use often: Bugger, a few things that would get his mouth washed out with soap, used only when he's really angry or upset.
Neville's biggest strength is his ability to take what comes at him. He simply does not give up, not on his House, not on his friends, not on his parents, and certainly not on himself. Neville knows he isn't the best or the brightest, but he recognizes that sometimes it is the "little guy" that carries it home. He isn't fearless, but he refuses to let fear rule his life. He has learned how to stand up for others, and in doing so, has begun to learn how to stand up for himself. He wants to make his Gran and parents proud of him, but he wants most of all to be proud of himself.
He is kind and supportive. He's always been that way and he intends to stay that way. Neville understands that kids who are picked on and made fun of constantly usually turn into vengeful bullies or cowering wimps. Neville does not want to be either, so he makes friends with others who need friends, and supports those who need supporting. If he cries at night because life is unfair, that's between him and his pillow. He is, however, grateful that he's been able to master silencing spells.
Background
Role During the War: Neville spent the last school year at Hogwarts, where he was one of the leaders of the student resistance along with Luna Lovegood and Ginny Weasley. During the Battle of Hogwarts, he fought in defense of the school, retrieved the Sword of Gryffindor from the Sorting Hat and killed Nagini. Along with Ron Weasley, brought down Fenrir Greyback near the end of the battle.
Thoughts of the future: Neville loves plants. He would like to apprentice in Herbology, hopefully with Professor Sprout, then sit for his mastery in the subject. He would eventually like to fall in love, marry and have family, but he's in no hurry.
General Plans: Relish things returning to normal. Reconnect with friends. Help others and himself heal and move on with his life. Become the kind of man his parents would be proud of.
Neville learned a lot of himself and others in the last year. He had always been a keen observer, even if he was often forgetful in the past. During his seventh year, he learned not to forget the truly important things, because a single mistake often ended in someone being tortured very badly. Neville discovered more inner strength than he ever knew he had this past year. He also saw how damaging living in fear can be, and how difficult times bring out the best and worst in people. Surprisingly, Neville became grateful to Professor Snape, as he felt that dealing with that man helped strengthen him for dealing with both Carrows, whom he refuses to honor with the titles of Professor. Neville learned to do what needed doing, and learned to inspire others and bring hope.
Family
Parents: Frank and Alice (MacKinnon) Longbottom
Sibling(s): None
Children: None
Family History: Neville was raised by his paternal grandmother, Augusta, after his parents were tortured to insanity by Bellatrix, Rodolphus and Rabastan Lestrange and Barty Crouch Jr. He came into his magic late for a wizard, which had his family concerned he might be a Squib. His Great-Uncle Algie often tried to scare his magic out of him, succeeding when dropping him out the window, where Neville bounced to the road. To this day Neville's afraid of deep water (after being tossed off Blackpool Pier) and heights. Neville visits his parents at St. Mungo's during the summer and school holidays.
Appearance
Height: 5'10"
Weight 165 lbs
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Brown
Face & Complexion: He's growing out his round, baby face. He's fairly tan from working outdoors when he can. Sports an occasional spot of acne, especially if he's had a few too many Chocolate Frogs. He is pleasant-looking in a slightly goofy way.
Build: Neville used to be pudgy, but during the past year, he's grown leaner with broad shoulders and chest from physical labor in the greenhouses.
Defining Marks: A small dimple in his chin. A slightly crooked nose from having broken it twice: once in first year and again in fifth. Thin scars on his cheeks from Cutting Hexes. Some small burn scars on his face, neck and palms. A few other marks courtesy of his seventh year Dark Arts and Muggle Studies instructors.
Dress Style: Casual, slightly old-fashioned. Jumpers, button shirts and trousers, often a bit rumpled. He has a few muggle t-shirts and a pair of denims he really likes. School robes. One set of dress robes.
Possessions always on this person: His wand, his charmed DA Galleon.
Manner of Speech: Normally deliberate, though he has a tendency to stammer when rushed, nervous, or excited.
Manner of Movement: Neville is growing out of his awkward phase, but has feet and hands too big for his body making him a little clumsy.
Romantic/ Sexual
Marital Status: Single
Sexual Preference: Straight
Ever had sex: No, but he's a healthy teenage boy so he thinks about it sometimes.
Believes that a person shouldn't have sex before marriage: That's what his Gran's always taught. He's not quite so sure.
Believe in casual sex: He doesn't understand how anyone could be casual about something like that, even though he knows some people are.
Turn ons: Kindness, honesty, inner strength.
Turn offs: Cruelty, teasing, snobbishness. People who like him only because of Nagini, his blood, his money or any other reason that doesn't have to do with who he is inside.
Past Relationships: He took Ginny Weasley to the Yule Ball his fourth year. He doesn't really consider that a past relationship though.
Current Relationship: He has a close friendship that sometimes seems like it might grow into something more with Ginny Weasley, but he isn't sure. If there is still something there after she finishes school, maybe they'll explore the possibilities. If not, he'll always consider her a good friend.
General: He considers himself very average, ordinary, and somewhat dull. Girls make him nervous.
School
House: Gryffindor
Friends: Harry, Ron, Hermione, Luna, Ginny, Seamus and Dean. Other members of the DA. Aberforth.
Enemies: He considers the remaining Carrow, Rodolphus and Rabastan Lestrange enemies. He dislikes Malfoy and other people who ever teased, hexed, jinxed, or cursed him, his friends, or anyone weaker than they are, but he doesn't consider them enemies.
Favorite subjects: Herbology, Defense Against the Dark Arts
Least favorite subjects: Potions
Favorite Professor: Sprout, McGonagall
Least favorite professor: Both Carrows, Umbridge
Clubs/organizations (if any): DA
Favorite school moment: Professor Lupin trusting him to banish a Boggart. Attending the Yule Ball.
Most embarassing moment: Losing the passwords to the Gryffindor common room and allowing Sirius Black to enter the Gryffindor Tower his third year. Being awarded the extra points that won Gryffindor the House Cup his first year because he felt it unfair to take it from the Slytherins who had earned it fair and square.