The Path That's Taken

By: EmeraldTigerReign

Chapter 2- Legends: Neville

Neville Frank Longbottom. Wartime Unspeakable Number 4. Known as Prime to himself and the Marauders. Hes known as Prime because of his Animagus form. He is a Grizzly Bear, the first and most loyal of the bears. To those he considers family anyway. He is known to become fierce to any and all that dare to threaten any of the Marauders.

He is, by far, the most loyal and 'Sturdy' of their little group. He is and will always be their rock.

He is the male side of the Defense side of the family. He is just a shy less powerful than Harry and by far the Second most powerful wizard in the world.

He is the second person that sided with Harry when the split happened between them and the Order. They had tried to recruit him, to spy on Harry of all things. And when he refused he went to speak to Harry about it, he learned if the true extent of their betrayal. He never looked back. Even when his Grams died. Death Eater had attacked the Manor, but he knew she would be proud of him, she had always been.

His parents were still in St. Mungo's and he visited when he could. Even when they were on the run, before and during the War, he would sneak in when the opportunity presented itself. He truly felt that there was no cure for them, but he would never give up.

So even though he lost a few things, he gained so much more. He gained three Best Friends. The ones that loved him for himself, his shy and steady self.

Harry never gave up on him. He always had confidence that he would grow into the Man that he is today.

Hermione, she always had a kind word to say. She never complained when he asked for help, not once.

Lavender, now, that was a surprise. After she found out what happened to Harry, she showed exactly why the hat put her into Gryffindor. She became on the the most nurturing mother figures of the Family. She took care of them all.

And then there was Luna. The love he felt for the young-in-age-but-old-in-experiences witch was something, he felt, of legends. She quickly became the most important thing in the world to him. She was always there.

So yes, he lost somethings, but he gained everything more, a true-blue Family.

His body had changed as well. With all his training, he was tall, muscular and handsome. Hermione said he was like a Wall, both magically and physically when they sparred. That is why he was so good at the defensive side of things. He was powerful and would die before he let anyone come near his family or through him. He was the perfect Defensive leader.

But no matter how good he became, he knew that Marauders saw him as the Herbology- loving Neville, not as some weapon. That's why he Loved them and would, if needed, die for them.

His weapon of choice was, surprisingly, the sword. He could slash down any of the five when they trained with that particular weapon. He was good at the others, but that weapon was so effective when he fought with it. It just felt so smooth and natural in his hand the instant he picked it up. It was like Gold, and he was something to see when he used it for anything. That's why he is their Swordsman.

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Hey Guys! Sorry for the Wait. But here it is! And at least it wasn't as big a wait as last time. That always a good thing!

Ok, so here's Neville. I really really like Neville as a character. I could never ever see him abandoning Harry. That's why he's Harry Best Guy Friend.

Ok. So I've gotten as far as the Marauders leaving London and then I don't know where I want them to go. Should I send them to meet the Halliwells first or the Boys?

Let me know what you think!

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