THE HOGWARTS CHRONICLES OF NEVILLE LONGBOTTOM
By Neville Longbottom and Chicgeek
Disclaimer: I do not own the Harry Potter universe. The incomparable J.K. Rowling deserves all the credit.
AN INTRODUCTION
Several months ago, I was contacted by a journalist who worked for the Daily Prophet to share my experiences in the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, to the magical world. I turned down the offer at first and cited the fact that I am not qualified to share these stories because I was in the sidelines most of the time. But he refused to take my answer.
The journalist told me that the fact that I was an observer made me even more qualified. Although a participant in some of the events, I was a mere observer the rest of the time, thus, my memory would not be clouded by any biased views and any exaggerated stories. In short, I would tell them as I saw them.
But still, I refused.
For deep inside I know that I was just using my inexperience as an excuse. The real reason in why I did not want to cooperate with this commendable journalist was because of the fact that the past was the past. I did not want to reopen old wounds and I did not wish to start a scandal with a mere paragraph that I have shared. I wanted to leave the past alone.
But after being coaxed and badgered a little too much, I finally gave in. I wouldn't hurt anyone anyway, for most of them have retired to the afterlife.
And so I leave you the only legacy that I could give you: the experiences of a tragic, bittersweet past.
And so be it.
Sincerely,
Neville Longbottom
Co-Author and Retired Hogwarts Headmaster
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This fan fiction was previously posted here at I revised and edited the story and would continue writing it after a hiatus of more than a year. Reviews would be greatly appreciated! If you have any suggestions don't hesitate to post it on the review board! Thanks!