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Why did Voldemort choose that the prophecy meant Harry not Neville?
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∙ 13y ago
They were both babies, actually.
According to Dumbledore, Voldemort "chose the boy he thought most likely to be a danger to him. He chose, not the pureblood, (Neville) but the half-blood, like himself. He saw himself in you before he had ever seen you." (Order of the Phoenix p.842)
The reason that Lord Voldemort did not choose the Longbottom family because they were purebloods. And although they may be seen as an easier target, Voldemort is a half-blood, and he wanted to destroy the child he found equal to himself.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoWe don't know. Perhaps because Harry was a half-blood like himself. Or because Harry was born a day later than Neville, on 31 July 1980.
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Why isn't Neville Longbottom the chosen one?
Neville would've been the Chosen One if Voldemort had chosen to pursue him instead of Harry. You see, the prophecy spoke of a boy born at the closing of July -- Harry was born on the 31 and Neville was born on the 30, a day prior. Therefore, Neville had the potential to become the Chosen One without even knowing it.
In Harry Potter 1 why did Voldemort want to kill harry?
This is revealed in a later book. Voldemort heard about a certain prophecy, according to which a child, born in July, might cause his downfall. This may have referred to Harry Potter or Neville Longbottom; for some reason, Voldemort decided it referred to Harry Potter - and the very fact that he tried to kill him caused the prophecy to refer to Harry Potter.This is revealed in a later book. Voldemort heard about a certain prophecy, according to which a child, born in July, might cause his downfall. This may have referred to Harry Potter or Neville Longbottom; for some reason, Voldemort decided it referred to Harry Potter - and the very fact that he tried to kill him caused the prophecy to refer to Harry Potter.This is revealed in a later book. Voldemort heard about a certain prophecy, according to which a child, born in July, might cause his downfall. This may have referred to Harry Potter or Neville Longbottom; for some reason, Voldemort decided it referred to Harry Potter - and the very fact that he tried to kill him caused the prophecy to refer to Harry Potter.This is revealed in a later book. Voldemort heard about a certain prophecy, according to which a child, born in July, might cause his downfall. This may have referred to Harry Potter or Neville Longbottom; for some reason, Voldemort decided it referred to Harry Potter - and the very fact that he tried to kill him caused the prophecy to refer to Harry Potter.
What was the prophecy in Harry Potter the half-blood prince?
The Harry Potter prophecy can be found on pg. 841 of Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix and basically says that a child will be born at the end of July to parents who defeated lord voldemort 3 times, voldemort will mark that child as his equal, but the child will have a power that voldemort doesn't, and "And either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives."- Professor Trelawney. the prophecy can apply to either Harry or Neville Longbottom but as Voldemort chose Harry by trying to kill him it means Harry.
Why is Lord Voldemort Harry Potter's enemy?
Well, if Harry Potter had died the night Voldemort tried to kill him, Voldemort wouldn't care. It would just be another normal murder. But when Harry survived, Voldemort was defeated. Harry was the one who made Voldemort disappear for so long. Now Harry gets praise because he defeated Voldemort. Now Voldemort wants to kill Harry because he wants to show that Harry Potter is no better then him. Voldemort is better than Harry. That's why Voldemort hat Harry. Sorry it's so long. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actually, there was a prophecy that said that a baby born in the end of June would defeat him. Voldemort could have chosen Neville Longbottom but he chose Harry instead. So then, Voldemort tried tokill Harry but Harry didn't die because his mother protected him with the strongest magic, love.
What is the big deal with the prophecy in Harry Potter - Order of the Phoenix?
"The big deal" is that it's what prompted Voldemort to go after Harry in the first place. The prophecy speaks of an enemy with powers to match the Dark Lord's -- that's Harry. Voldemort attacked Harry because of the prophecy, because he believed that the person of whom the prophecy spoke was his one and only threat. No prophecy=no Harry Potter books. ;)
Why does Voldemort assume the prophecy relates to Harry instead of Neville?
In the prophecy, it said "The Dark Lord will mark him as his equal." Sure Neville's parents defied Voldemort three times and Neville was born in July but Neville was a Pureblood. Voldemort is Halfblood just like Harry. So he goes after Harry to "mark him as his equal". Hope this helps
Why isn't Neville Longbottom the chosen one?
Neville would've been the Chosen One if Voldemort had chosen to pursue him instead of Harry. You see, the prophecy spoke of a boy born at the closing of July -- Harry was born on the 31 and Neville was born on the 30, a day prior. Therefore, Neville had the potential to become the Chosen One without even knowing it.
In Harry Potter 1 why did Voldemort want to kill harry?
This is revealed in a later book. Voldemort heard about a certain prophecy, according to which a child, born in July, might cause his downfall. This may have referred to Harry Potter or Neville Longbottom; for some reason, Voldemort decided it referred to Harry Potter - and the very fact that he tried to kill him caused the prophecy to refer to Harry Potter.This is revealed in a later book. Voldemort heard about a certain prophecy, according to which a child, born in July, might cause his downfall. This may have referred to Harry Potter or Neville Longbottom; for some reason, Voldemort decided it referred to Harry Potter - and the very fact that he tried to kill him caused the prophecy to refer to Harry Potter.This is revealed in a later book. Voldemort heard about a certain prophecy, according to which a child, born in July, might cause his downfall. This may have referred to Harry Potter or Neville Longbottom; for some reason, Voldemort decided it referred to Harry Potter - and the very fact that he tried to kill him caused the prophecy to refer to Harry Potter.This is revealed in a later book. Voldemort heard about a certain prophecy, according to which a child, born in July, might cause his downfall. This may have referred to Harry Potter or Neville Longbottom; for some reason, Voldemort decided it referred to Harry Potter - and the very fact that he tried to kill him caused the prophecy to refer to Harry Potter.
Why is it said that Voldemort could have used Neville to ressurrect himself?
It is not about Voldemort using Neville to resurrect himself, but it is said that he could have chosen Neville as his enemy. And in that case he would have been the "Chosen one" instead of Harry. It is said so because according to a prophecy, Voldemort's enemy will be born in July and to parents who'd disobey the Dark Lord thrice and both, Harry and Neville fall into the criteria. So it was a possibility that Neville would have been the chosen one.
What was the prophecy in Harry Potter the half-blood prince?
The Harry Potter prophecy can be found on pg. 841 of Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix and basically says that a child will be born at the end of July to parents who defeated lord voldemort 3 times, voldemort will mark that child as his equal, but the child will have a power that voldemort doesn't, and "And either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives."- Professor Trelawney. the prophecy can apply to either Harry or Neville Longbottom but as Voldemort chose Harry by trying to kill him it means Harry.
Why was it possible that the great profecy referred to Neville longbottom?
the prophecy told of a boy being born at the end of July, which Harry and Neville had both been. Voldemort chose the one most like him- half blood, orphaned- thus choosing Harry over Neville.
How did Severus Snape unwittingly lead to Lily Potter's death?
He overheard part of the prophecy delivered to Dumbledore by Sibyll Trelawney and relayed that information to Voldemort. Voldemort identified Harry Potter and Neville Longbottom as the two possible subjects of the prophecy and decided Harry was the right one - and killed his parents (including Lilly) to get to Harry.
Did Neville Longbottom from Harry Potter defeat Lord Voldemort in the book 'The Deathly Hollows'?
No, Neville Longbottom did not defeat Lord Voldemort in 'The Deathly Hallows'. It was Harry Potter who ultimately defeated Voldemort in the final book of the series.
Why was it essential for lord Voldemort to kill Harry himself?
The prophecy that Sybill Trelawney made stated this: "One must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives" This prophecy refers earlier to Voldemort and Harry OR Neville - however Voldemort didn't realise at the time that it could have been either child and only thought it was referring to Harry. Thus the war began. So the section of the prophecy above is basically saying that only one of them can live in the end and whoever dies must be killed by the other. ie Harry must kill Voldemort or Voldemort must kill Harry. So therefore, since Voldemort isn't planning on dying, he must kill Harry himself as the prophecy states it.
Who defeats Voldemort?
Voldemort in like Harry Potter? in harry potter, Harry does.
Why does Voldemort hate Harry Potter so much besides the prophecy?
Answer: because he has more power than him Answer: It is all about the prophecy. Voldemort is worried, precisely because of the prophecy, about the possibility that Harry Potter may eventually defeat him.
What is the penultimate showdown in Harry Potter?
1. READ THE BLOODY BOOK!! 2. when Harry comes back to life, after Neville kills nagini, Harry faces Voldemort again for the final time, this is the penultimate showdown because both harry and voldemort realize that the prophecy is about to come true "....only one will survive, and the other must die....."
