A first-year student in Gryffindor House and one of Harry's roommates. Raised by his domineering grandmother, Neville is extremely nervous and forgetful and prone to mishaps, including breaking his wrist during the first flying lesson with Madam Hooch and suffering near-constant bullying from members of the Slytherin House. Over the course of the year, Neville grows in confidence and is eventually brave enough to stand up to Harry, Ron, and Hermione when they attempt to sneak out of Gryffindor tower.