Learning to Stand

by Kindre Turnany

DEATHLY HALLOWS SPOILERS! Neville learns to stand tall and strong in Harry's absence. Poem.

I'm not sure the tone of this really portrays Neville... at all. He's hard for me to write. -sweatdrop-

Please review!

"Learning to Stand"

I always tripped and fell before.
Your shadow clouded and confused my eyes,
So I couldn't see.

I bumbled, confused and unsure.
I searched for strength and thought it hopeless.
I tried, but shuffled on my knees.

You're gone now though.
No one knows where you are,
And no one knows who will lead without you.

You were our leader,
The one who taught and ordered us,
Our shining ray of hope against evil.

You aren't here anymore,
You have a more important quest, so
I had to stand up and take your place.

There's no shadow here now,
But there are plenty of dark spots
Left to scare me.

I faced my fears,
Earned my right as a lion.
I still hope for you though.

You're our last chance,
But I can stand alone now.
We're behind you and in front.

He can't beat us, not together.
We're too strong. You always have been,
And I finally am.