Neville to be a Death Eater? (RUMOR)

The unlikeliness of Neville becoming a Death Eater...means it's kinda, um, odd, to think that he could be one.

Yeah, it makes for a good plot, and a lotta drama, but...it's Neville. You can't see diretly into his head, yes, but from his actions in the past 6 books you can kinda figure out his personality. He's lived in the same dorm as Harry and Ron since he entered Hogwarts. And because he didn't want Harry, Hermione, and Ron to break the rules and later get in trouble in Sorcer's Stone, he was willing to physically stop them. They're his friends. In the fourth movie, he was the one who gave Harry the gilly weed, and although JKR didn't write that in the book, she wouldn't have let it in the movie if showing he was willing to help his friends contradicted the rest of the serries. He even went with the Trio to the Ministry of Magic, and fought the Death Eaters, cause he wanted to help them.

The theory of Neville being a Death Eater...Is just about as plausable as Snape secretly wearing pretty dresses when no one's looking. Or uh...heh, that's not a good example xD.

I just don't think the evil-Neville thing will happen happen

No way,it's like Lily being a death eather,your right that is a very stupid theory.

...why in the world would you suggets something liek that? Its complete stupidity...Seriously, you saw the hatred he has for them. Nope, never.

I know it's stupid ShadowMaster. I didn't suggest it, God knows who even came up with it. I just wanted to know what everyone else thought.

I think it's possible. Maybe Voldemort tricks Neville into thinking a diffrent way, or he makes a story up about how its Dumbledore's fault. And you must not forget that he could always scare Neville into it, just as he scared Wormtail into it. I think its completly possible. Just because he doesn't like a few of the Death Eater's doesn't mean that would prevent him from coming one himself. Voldemort could get him to sell Harry out just as Peter did to James. So I say that the rumor/theory is very possible.

Hmmm... I think Neville will play a crucial role in the destruction of Voldemort, either that or Longbottom and Potter are going kill/seriously injure Bellatrix Lastrange. I mean Harry and Neville deserve some retribution!

Neville has a heart of gold. Everyone might see him a weak, but I think there is a tough and powerful wizard trust waiting to pop out. Since, I think that, I highly doubt that Neville will become a Deatheater. Sure, it's possible, but it's probably not gonna happen.

NO WAY!!! Some people think of Neville as a parallel to Wormtail in the Marauders (Harry=James, Ron=Sirius, Hermione=Lupin). But Neville has proven himself to have a tremendous amaount of courage, unlike the little coward Wormtail.

But Wormtail was always one who wanted power! Neville hates the Death Eaters because trhey destroyed his life, and under NO circumstances would he ever join them. He may be weak, but he has a strong sense of whats right and wrong.

First off, you cannot parallel the trio to the 4 marauders. 1) Harry isn't James. Harry is Lily's son, he only looks like James. A thing that Sirius and Snape usually forget. 2) As I pointed out in another thread, there is no evidense to say that Lupin was the smart one of the group. The evidense points towards James and Sirius being the smart guys. 3) Ron is by any mean not even close to Sirius. Sirius is graceful, brave, and intelligant. The only things the Ron shares in those characteristics is bravery. So, it makes sense that Neville is no Peter. Neville is not weak. Everyone just thinks that. For example at one of the DA meetings, it was said that Neville was getting up there along with Hermione. This tells me, Neville is actually a powerful wizard. All he needs is a sense of direction and someone like Harry or Dumbledore to help him along the way.

Anyone recall that Neville was using his fathers wand? It might of had a serious effect on his magic aside from his lack of confidence.

I think his grandmother knew he wasn't gonna do too good with that wand. If anyone is a Deatheater is gonna be her or perhaps she's secretly overprotective about Neville. Since, he's gonna get a new wand (his fathers broke in the Ministry of Magic battle), my theory about him being a powerful wizard just might end up being true.

Well harry himself said that neville had improved alot when they were holdking the DA meetings. i've seen how neville is kinda breaking out of his shell and all. it could swing both ways neville could help on vodlies distruction or hinder it so i'm just going to read the book right now!

How can neville be a deatheater.:jawdrop: unless here was forst to when he was sick and had no defence againste voldamort so had to give in

Neville is definetly not a death eater, I think his grandmothers protectiveness keeps him from being the powerful wizard that he really is. He has been improving except for "STUPIFEE!" His prononciation on spells isnt always right but his magic is pretty good. :o

Im Danilo's lil bro!
Honestly

No you're not, stop lying! I disowned you when you said Voldemort was Snape's lover.

Yeah right i would really believe that neville becomes a death eater NOT

If Neville is a Death Eater then I am an Auror...

Ban the Patronus Spell!!!
Dementor Aurora

I think that Neville being a Death Eater would be unexpected (as are many twists in the books) though utterly preposterous. I would expect to see something like this in Rowling's rubbish bin.

Neville being a death eater?! I mean, why would he want to be with them?How could he stand being close to Bellatrix?Besides,Neville is just as loyal to Dumbledore as Harry is.No matter what,I believe Neville is a good guy.Who knows,maybe at the end of Book 7,he casts a really powerful spell,I mean really powerful,Dumbledore-type.

I agree, there is no way that Neville would become a death eater. I agree also that now that he is getting his own wand that he will become a very powerful wizard. Olivander said that a wizard could use anothers wand but the results would never be the same as using his/her own.

neville a death eater you got more chance of lucius malfoy adopting harry before neville goes bad.
he trying hard to improve his spell work proberly to avenge his parents death.

Can't you see that the very unlikeliness of Neville becoming a Death Eater makes it all the more probable...? Rowling may throw that in just because nobody believes it will happen. You know, unexpected plot lines.

And how do you know that Neville is such a good guy? Sure, he appears to be one, but he is very introverted and rarely talks, and the books aren't told from his point of view. Who knows what malevolent thoughts Neville could be harboring behind his amiable mask?

Seduction to the forces of evil or the Dark Side is a popular theme in many stories. Betrayal is an effective way to shock readers and add suspense, so don't be too surprised if Rowling decides to make Neville evil.

~Dunagun

That's exactly what I mean! I quote: "You can't see directly into his head." That means all of his actions that you mentioned could have different motives than the obvious ones.

1)He was willing to physically stop his so-called friends from trying to get the Sorceror's Stone: Why? Because he didn't want them to hinder Voldemort and Quirrel!

2)He gave Harry gilly weed? Well, that helped Harry win the Triwizard Tournament, which was a plot to kill Harry and resurrect Voldemort!

3)He went to the Ministry of Magic...perhaps to keep an eye on his "friends" for his real Death Eater allies?

I agree, this is all implausible and certainly not likely...but it's possible.

But still..His entire personality goes against that. Fine, it is possible then, but I really don't think it'll happen. xD

Again, what you should say is: "What we assume his personality is based on some of his actions goes against that."

I don't think it will happen either, but for different reasons: Mainly, I don't think Neville is an important or powerful enough character to merit attention from the Death Eaters. He probably wouldn't be accepted if he wanted...although I admit he would have value as a spy.

Neville would never join the Death Eaters, after all, they did send his parents mad!

Hold on...You don't think Neville is important? He's the son of two very formitable enemies of Voldemort, he's a pureblood, and he could have been the one the prophesy was referring to...You don't think he's powerful or important...why? xD

I say that Neville lacks power based on his experiences throughout the series. Perhaps, more accurately, he lacks confidence, which cripples any talents he may (or may not) have.

He's not important...because he hasn't done anything important. Yes, he is the son of two FORMER enemies of Voldemort, but that doesn't guarantee him any significance. Yes, he is a pureblood, but that does not necessarily grant him power or importance. Yes, he could have been the subject of the prophesy, but he wasn't. Why wasn't he? Because he isn't important.

I rest my case.

I would respond to that...but then I'd be argueing for you, on how the Death Eaters actually could accept him. So I won't. Ha.