J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World has often been hailed as a universe steeped in magic, wonder, and adventure. But in the mix of spells and flying broomsticks, the fact that often gets overlooked is how the characters are profoundly shaped by trauma, loss, and heartbreak. And by characters, we don’t mean just Harry Potter, for there are other unsung heroes like Neville Longbottom, whose deep emotional scars got sidelined in the process.

Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom | image: Warner Bros.

Considering how people often end up focusing on the titular character’s hardships and the weight of being the “Chosen One”, the emotional journeys of characters as Neville gets overshadowed down the lane. So it’s time to unveil the facade of bravery and humor and take a closer look at Neville’s unseen trauma, which may be far more profound than we ever realized.

Neville Longbottom’s Tragic...