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NightFrog said:
Hmm, tough call. I adore both of them for separate reasons. I admire Neville for being strong even though his life wasn't easy, his grandmother was always pressing him about being like his great Auror parents. He was clumbsy, he got nervous, he was timid, he was nice but had his limits. Neville's true Gryffindor gradually revealed itself as the series progressed- in Deathly Hallows, he was the king of kick-assery.
I love Draco due to his complexity. He was raised in an arrogant, rich family where he was both intimidated and spoiled. His whole family line was full of powerful wizards, and he (like Neville) were hoping to fit his guardians' expectations- he just wanted to prove himself. He was very intelligent, but lacked common sense here-and-there. I'm not a fan of bullies, but I did see why he was the way he was. I always found myself liking Draco due to his interesting character, but I completely fell for him (in a non-romantic way) in Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows. His past, his character, all of it was challenged once he joined the Death Eaters and his father was detained. I admire his loyalty to his family, and how tormented he felt during the whole ordeal. He does care, but he limits his emotions- like J.K. said "How else do you become a Death Eater?. Sure he's a coward, but that's an excellent flaw. He couldn't bring himself to take a person's life (at least by his hand), no matter how much he disliked them. ..I just love complicated minds.
I consider Neville and Draco to be two of the most dynamic characters in Harry Potter, and I love them both. But I think I'm going to go with Draco, I personally find him more interesting. (And no it has nothing to do with his attractiveness, I don't give a damn.)
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