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|born=Sometime before 1947<ref>Neville's grandfather put a fanged gerbil in her handbag in 1947, so Augusta has to have been alive - and old enough to own a handbag - by 1947</ref>; possibly early 1900s<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handbag#.22Purse.22_or_.22handbag.22_or_.22pouch.22|Wikipedia: "Purse" or "handbag" or "pouch"] reveals that handbags were originally attributed to men's hand luggage in 1900 but that "accessory bags grew larger and more complex during that period, and the term was attached to the women's accessory". Thus, Augusta, to own a handbag, would have been alive sometime after 1900, when the term "handbag" came to mean the type of object that <i>she</i> owned.</ref><br/>[[Great Britain]] or [[Ireland]]<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/0700-swns-alfie.htm World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling]</ref>
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|born=Pre [[1947]]<ref>Neville's grandfather put a fanged gerbil in her handbag in 1947, so Augusta has to have been alive - and old enough to own a handbag - by 1947</ref><br/>[[Great Britain]] or [[Ireland]]<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/0700-swns-alfie.htm World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling]</ref>
 
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'''Augusta Longbottom''' (fl. 1947-1998) was a [[pure-blood]] [[Wizards|witch]] and member of the [[Longbottom family]] by marriage. She was the mother of famous [[Auror]] [[Frank Longbottom]], mother-in-law to Auror [[Alice Longbottom]], and grandmother to [[Neville Longbottom]].
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'''Augusta Longbottom''' (b. before [[1940s|1947]]) was a [[pure-blood]] [[Wizards|witch]] and member of the [[Longbottom family]] through marriage. She was the mother of famous [[Auror]] [[Frank Longbottom]], mother-in-law to Auror [[Alice Longbottom]], and grandmother to [[Neville Longbottom]]. Through Neville's marriage she has a granddaughter-in-law, [[Hannah Longbottom]] {{Comment|née [[Abbott]]}}.
   
 
==Biography==
  
==Biography==
 
===Early life===
  
===Early life===
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{{Quote|Take Charms and I shall drop Augusta a [[Minerva McGonagall's letter to Augusta Longbottom|line]] reminding her that just because she failed her Charms O.W.L., the subject is not necessarily worthless.|[[Minerva McGonagall]]|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}
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{{Quote|Take Charms and I shall drop Augusta a [[Minerva McGonagall's letter to Augusta Longbottom|line]] reminding her that just because she failed her Charms O.W.L., the subject is not necessarily worthless.|[[Minerva McGonagall]] on Augusta's school days|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}
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Little is known about Augusta's early life. In her school years, Augusta failed her [[Charms (class)|Charms]] [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]], according to [[Minerva McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]], causing her to later label it a "soft option." It is likely that Augusta went to school with Professor McGonagall and attended under [[Headmaster]] [[Armando Dippet|Dippet]]. <ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''</ref>
  
   
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Little is known about Augusta's early life except that she may have had at least one sibling<ref>[[Pottermore]] - [https://www.pottermore.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/the-quill-of-acceptance-and-the-book-of-admittance The Quill of Acceptance and The Book of Admittance] states that Neville had "disappointed great aunts and uncles"; [[Algie]] and [[Enid]] are one of each... making two more that are unaccounted for; it is unknown as to whether they are Augusta's siblings or her husband's, making it possible that either one had at least one sibling.</ref>. In her school years, she failed her [[Charms (class)|Charms]] [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]] (according to Professor McGonagall) causing her to later label it a "soft option." It's likely that Augusta went to school with McGonagall and attended under [[Headmaster]] [[Armando Dippet|Dippet]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''</ref> It's also noted that she wanted her grandson to take [[Transfiguration]], implying that while in school she did well in that subject.
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In [[1940s|1947]], [[Neville Longbottom's grandfather]], as a practical joke, put a [[fanged gerbil]] in Augusta's handbag, causing her to keep a mousetrap inside it from that point onward.<ref name=QH>''[[The Queen's Handbag]]''</ref>
  
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In [[1940s|1947]], [[Neville Longbottom's grandfather]] (as a practical joke) put a [[fanged gerbil]] in Augusta's handbag, causing her to keep a mousetrap inside it from that point onward.<ref name="QH">''[[The Queen's Handbag]]''</ref>
   
 
===Raising her grandson===
  
===Raising her grandson===
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[[File:Snapshot-2010-02-18-17h18m30s46.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Augusta takes her grandson to [[Platform Nine and Three-Quarters]] in [[1991]].]]
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[[File:AugustaAndNeville1991.jpg|left|thumb|232x232px|Augusta takes her grandson to [[Platform 9¾]] to start his magical education]]
   
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During the [[First Wizarding War]], Augusta's son [[Frank Longbottom|Frank]] was both an [[Auror]] and a member of the [[Order of the Phoenix]], as was his wife [[Alice Longbottom|Alice]]. The highly respected couple survived the war, but shortly after [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s defeat in [[1981]], they were attacked by [[Death Eaters]] who tortured them into insanity with the [[Cruciatus Curse]]. The couple had to be institutionalized, and their infant son [[Neville Longbottom|Neville]] was placed into Augusta's care.
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During the [[First Wizarding War]], Augusta's son [[Frank Longbottom|Frank]] was both an [[Auror]] and a member of the [[Order of the Phoenix]], as was his wife [[Alice Longbottom|Alice]]. The highly respected couple survived the war, but shortly after [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s defeat in 1981, they were attacked by [[Death Eaters]] who tortured them into insanity with the [[Cruciatus Curse]]. The couple had to be institutionalized, and their infant son [[Neville Longbottom|Neville]] was placed into Augusta's care.
   
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Augusta was clearly strict with her grandson, who she initially feared was a [[Squib]]. Even after Neville proved to be a wizard, his grandmother was stern and demanding of him, sending him [[Howler|Howlers]] when his behaviour displeased her and pressuring him to uphold the "family honour." She often took Neville to visit his incapacitated parents at [[St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries|St. Mungo's]], stating that he should be proud of their sacrifice.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref>
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[[File:Boggart-snape.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Augusta Longbottom's dress on [[Severus Snape]] in [[Neville Longbottom]]'s [[Boggart]].]]
  
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Augusta was clearly strict with her grandson, who she initially feared was a [[Squib]]. Even after Neville proved to be a wizard, his grandmother was stern and demanding of him, sending him [[Howler]]s when his behaviour displeased her and pressuring him to uphold the "family honour." She often took Neville to visit his incapacitated parents at [[St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries|St. Mungo's]], stating that he should be proud of their sacrifice.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref>
  
   
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Sometime in [[1993–1994 school year|1993–1994]] she was probably very ill, according to a [[Prophecy|prophecy]] made by [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] [[Divination (class)|Divination]] [[Professor]] [[Sybill Trelawney]]. This was told to her grandson Neville.
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Sometime in [[1993–1994 school year|1993-1994]] she was probably very ill, according to[[Prophecy| a prophecy]] made by [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] [[Divination (class)|Divination]] [[Professor]] [[Sybill Trelawney]]. This was told to her grandson Neville.
   
 
===Second Wizarding War===
  
===Second Wizarding War===
 
{{Quote|Thing was they bit off a bit more than they can chew with Gran. Little old witch living alone, they probably thought they didn't need to send anyone particularly powerful. Anyway, Dawlish is still in St. Mungo's and Gran's on the run.|[[Neville Longbottom]] on Augusta evading capture|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
  
{{Quote|Thing was they bit off a bit more than they can chew with Gran. Little old witch living alone, they probably thought they didn't need to send anyone particularly powerful. Anyway, Dawlish is still in St. Mungo's and Gran's on the run.|[[Neville Longbottom]] on Augusta evading capture|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
   
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[[File:Closed_Ward.png|thumb|253x253px|Augusta visiting her son and her daughter-in-law at [[St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries|St Mungo's Hospital]] on Christmas]]
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In [[1995]], Augusta supported [[Harry Potter]] and [[Albus Dumbledore]] when they claimed that [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] had returned to power, as did Neville. Her support even led her to stop subscribing to the ''[[Daily Prophet]]'', due to the newspaper's vicious smear campaign against Harry and Dumbledore.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''</ref> When she found out that Neville has not told anyone of his parents' condition, she became angry at him for thinking he was ashamed and told [[Harry Potter]], [[Ronald Weasley]], [[Hermione Granger]], and [[Ginny Weasley]] about it. Sternness soon turned to pride, as she finally became proud of Neville after his involvement in the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]].
  
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In [[1995]], Augusta supported [[Harry Potter]] and [[Albus Dumbledore]] when they claimed that [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] had returned to power, as did Neville. Her support even led her to stop subscribing to the ''[[Daily Prophet]]'', due to the newspaper's vicious smear campaign against Harry and Dumbledore.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''</ref> When she found out that Neville has not told anyone of his parents' condition, she became angry at him for thinking he was ashamed and told Harry Potter, [[Ronald Weasley]], [[Hermione Granger]], and [[Ginny Weasley]] about it. Sternness soon turned to pride, as she finally became proud of Neville after his involvement in the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]].
   
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[[File:Augusta_Longbottom.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Augusta during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].]]
  
 
In [[1997]], after [[Death Eaters]] had taken control of the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]], Neville was one of the leaders of the student rebellion against [[Alecto and Amycus Carrow]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. In an attempt to force Neville to be more cooperative, [[Auror]] [[John Dawlish]] was ordered to capture Augusta and take her hostage to ensure Neville's behaviour. Augusta, however, put up a fight, which Dawlish wasn't expecting; according to Neville, she put Dawlish in St. Mungo's. After this, Augusta went on the run.
  
In [[1997]], after [[Death Eaters]] had taken control of the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]], Neville was one of the leaders of the student rebellion against [[Alecto and Amycus Carrow]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. In an attempt to force Neville to be more cooperative, [[Auror]] [[John Dawlish]] was ordered to capture Augusta and take her hostage to ensure Neville's behaviour. Augusta, however, put up a fight, which Dawlish wasn't expecting; according to Neville, she put Dawlish in St. Mungo's. After this, Augusta went on the run.
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[[File:Concept artwork 2 Battle of Hogwarts.jpg|thumb|252x252px|The Battle of Hogwarts|left]]
   
 
She later re-emerged at the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] to assist Neville when he called everyone to arms against the [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] army. She expressed great pride in her grandson for following in his parents' footsteps.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''</ref> Augusta fought during the battle and survived.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''</ref>
  
She later re-emerged at the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] to assist Neville when he called everyone to arms against the [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] army. She expressed great pride in her grandson for following in his parents' footsteps.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''</ref> Augusta fought during the battle and survived.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''</ref>
   
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Little is known of Augusta's life after the war. Her grandson Neville eventually married [[Hannah Abbott]] and took up a position as [[Professor]] of [[Herbology]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]].
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Little is known of Augusta's life after the war. Her grandson Neville eventually married [[Hannah Abbott]] and took up a position as [[Professor]] of [[Herbology]] at Hogwarts.
   
 
==Physical appearance==
  
==Physical appearance==
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==Personality and traits==
  
==Personality and traits==
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{{Quote|That Harry Potter's got more backbone than the whole [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] put together!|Augusta's views on the Ministry}}
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{{Quote|That Harry Potter's got more backbone than the whole [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] put together!|Augusta's views on the Ministry|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}
   
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Augusta Longbottom was a severe woman who frequently claimed that her grandson, Neville, lacked the talents that his parents had possessed. She was angry when she realised Neville had never told anyone about why he lived with her, thinking that he was ashamed of his parents. Nevertheless, Augusta grew proud of her grandson after discovering how dedicated he was to defeating Lord Voldemort. She was civil towards [[Harry Potter]], [[Ronald Weasley]] and [[Hermione Granger]] when she met them in St Mungo's.
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Augusta Longbottom was a severe woman who frequently claimed that her grandson, Neville, lacked the talents that his parents had possessed. She was angry when she realised Neville had never told anyone about why he lived with her, thinking that he was ashamed of his parents. Nevertheless, Augusta grew proud of her grandson after discovering how dedicated he was to defeating Lord Voldemort. She was civil towards [[Harry Potter]], [[Ronald Weasley]], and [[Hermione Granger]] when she met them in St Mungo's. She might be somewhat biased towards what she is proud of, as she found her grandson's initial lack of talent as a failure of inheriting his father's prestige, and looked down on Charms simply because she failed her O.W.L.s herself.
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Despite her elderly age (as Neville described her as a "little old witch, living alone"), she shows tremendous loyalty, bravery and proper reactions, as she easily and swiftly defeated the younger Auror sent to take her hostage and fled, and participated in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] without fear nor hesitancy.
   
 
==Magical abilities and skills==
  
==Magical abilities and skills==
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==Relationships==
  
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[[File:Nevillelongbottom.png|thumb|left|Neville Longbottom in his first year.]]
  
 
===Neville Longbottom===
  
===Neville Longbottom===
   
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{{Quote|It's high time your grandmother learned to be proud of the grandson she's got, rather than the one she thinks she ought to have - particularly after [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries|what happened at the Ministry]].|[[Minerva McGonagall]] to [[Neville Longbottom]] in [[1996]].|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}
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{{Quote|It's high time your grandmother learned to be proud of the grandson she's got, rather than the one she thinks she ought to have — particularly after [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries|what happened at the Ministry]].|[[Minerva McGonagall]] regarding Augusta's treatment of her grandson|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}
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[[File:Neville-promo-pics-neville-longbottom-28261912-390-520.jpg|left|thumb|226x226px|Neville Longbottom, her only grandchild]]
   
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During the early years of Neville's life, Augusta often thought that Neville was a Squib and was afraid he would not get into Hogwarts. She was extremely proud when he did but it was apparent that Neville and his grandmother were not very close as Augusta was seen reprimanding her grandson. Augusta also sent Neville a Howler and pushed Neville to be like his parents by doing well in school, especially in Transfiguration, a class Neville hated. In later years, she became proud of Neville as she realised how excellent a wizard and person he was. She was shown commenting in the Daily Prophet about his powers and during the Battle of Hogwarts, she was proud to fight alongside him.
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During the early years of Neville's life, Augusta often thought that Neville was a Squib and was afraid he would not get into [[Hogwarts]]. She was extremely proud when he did but it was apparent that Neville and his grandmother were not very close as Augusta was seen reprimanding her grandson. Augusta also sent Neville a [[Howler]] and pushed Neville to be like his parents by doing well in school, especially in [[Transfiguration]] (a class Neville hated).
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In later years, she became proud of Neville as she realised how excellent a [[wizard]] and person he was. She was shown commenting in the ''[[Daily Prophet]]'' about his powers and during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], she was proud to fight alongside him. After the end of the [[Second Wizarding War]] Neville married Hannah Abbott and the two currently have no children. Neville also replaced [[Professor Sprout]] as the [[Herbology]] professor at Hogwarts.
   
 
===Frank and Alice Longbottom===
  
===Frank and Alice Longbottom===
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[[File:Frank1.jpg|thumb|223x223px|[[Frank Longbottom]], her son]]
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{{Quote|Well, your grandmother is used to losing family members to our cause.... Your death will not come as a great shock....|[[Lucius Malfoy]] to [[Neville Longbottom]]|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
  
   
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{{Quote|Well, your grandmother is used to losing family members to our cause.... Your death will not come as a great shock....|[[Lucius Malfoy]] regarding what happened to Frank and Alice|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
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[[File:Longbottoms.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Frank and Alice Longbottom.]]
  
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It is unknown what her relationship with Frank and Alice was before they were tortured, but it must have been fairly close as Augusta was chosen to raise their infant son after they were no longer able to. After the attack, Mrs Longbottom seemed to love her son and daughter-in-law, often taking Neville to visit them at St. Mungo's. However, at times, she seemed to tire of providing for them, as she sounded weary when speaking to Alice and advised Neville to throw away a gum wrapper Alice gave him. However, it is assumed that she still cared for them as she obviously respected them and says numerous times that she wants Neville to be more like them.
  
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[[File:Alice1.jpg|left|thumb|234x234px|[[Alice Longbottom]], her daughter-in-law]]
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It is unknown what her relationship with Frank and Alice was before they were [[Cruciatus Curse|tortured]], but it must have been fairly close as Augusta was chosen to raise their infant son after they were no longer able to. After the [[Attack on Frank and Alice Longbottom|attack]], Mrs. Longbottom seemed to [[love]] her son and daughter-in-law, often taking Neville to visit them at [[St. Mungo's]]. However, at times, she seemed to tire of providing for them, as she sounded weary when speaking to Alice and advised Neville to throw away a gum wrapper Alice gave him. However, it is assumed that she still cared for them as she obviously respected them and says numerous times that she wants Neville to be more like them.
   
 
===Griselda Marchbanks===
  
===Griselda Marchbanks===
 
Augusta and [[Griselda Marchbanks|Madam Marchbanks]] were described as close friends by Neville Longbottom. Griselda had come for dinner at Mrs Longbottom's many times.
  
Augusta and [[Griselda Marchbanks|Madam Marchbanks]] were described as close friends by Neville Longbottom. Griselda had come for dinner at Mrs Longbottom's many times.
   
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It is implied that [[Minerva McGonagall]] attended school and was friends with Augusta Longbottom; McGonagall knows that Augusta failed her [[Charms]] O.W.L. and said she would 'drop her a line', implying that they are in contact with each other.
  
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==Etymology==
  
 
''Augusta'' is a Latin name and the feminine form of ''Augustus'', meaning "great" or "venerable," derived from the Latin verb ''augere'', "to increase." <ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/augusta Behind the Name: Augusta]</ref> Augustus was the name given to the first emperor of Rome, and subsequently [[Wikipedia:Augusta|Augusta]] was sometimes used as a title for empresses of the Roman and Byzantine empires.
  
''Augusta'' is a Latin name and the feminine form of ''Augustus'', meaning "great" or "venerable," derived from the Latin verb ''augere'', "to increase." <ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/augusta Behind the Name: Augusta]</ref> Augustus was the name given to the first emperor of Rome, and subsequently [[Wikipedia:Augusta|Augusta]] was sometimes used as a title for empresses of the Roman and Byzantine empires.
   
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'' {{C|Mentioned only in DS version}}
  
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'' {{C|Mentioned only in DS version}}
 
*''[[The Queen's Handbag]]'' {{Mention}}
  
*''[[The Queen's Handbag]]'' {{Mention}}
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*[[Harry Potter: The Creature Vault]] (mentioned only)
   
 
==Notes and references==
  
==Notes and references==

Revision as of 03:51, 22 April 2016

Augusta: "I was the last to come through... Have you seen my grandson?"
Harry Potter: "He's fighting."
Augusta: "Naturally. Excuse me, I must go and assist him."
— Augusta Longbottom during the Battle of Hogwarts[src]

Augusta Longbottom (b. before 1947) was a pure-blood witch and member of the Longbottom family through marriage. She was the mother of famous Auror Frank Longbottom, mother-in-law to Auror Alice Longbottom, and grandmother to Neville Longbottom. Through Neville's marriage she has a granddaughter-in-law, Hannah Longbottom (née Abbott).

Biography

Early life

"Take Charms and I shall drop Augusta a line reminding her that just because she failed her Charms O.W.L., the subject is not necessarily worthless."
— Minerva McGonagall on Augusta's school days[src]

Little is known about Augusta's early life except that she may have had at least one sibling[3]. In her school years, she failed her Charms O.W.L. (according to Professor McGonagall) causing her to later label it a "soft option." It's likely that Augusta went to school with McGonagall and attended under Headmaster Dippet.[4] It's also noted that she wanted her grandson to take Transfiguration, implying that while in school she did well in that subject.

In 1947, Neville Longbottom's grandfather (as a practical joke) put a fanged gerbil in Augusta's handbag, causing her to keep a mousetrap inside it from that point onward.[5]

Raising her grandson

AugustaAndNeville1991

Augusta takes her grandson to Platform 9¾ to start his magical education

During the First Wizarding War, Augusta's son Frank was both an Auror and a member of the Order of the Phoenix, as was his wife Alice. The highly respected couple survived the war, but shortly after Lord Voldemort's defeat in 1981, they were attacked by Death Eaters who tortured them into insanity with the Cruciatus Curse. The couple had to be institutionalized, and their infant son Neville was placed into Augusta's care.

Augusta was clearly strict with her grandson, who she initially feared was a Squib. Even after Neville proved to be a wizard, his grandmother was stern and demanding of him, sending him Howlers when his behaviour displeased her and pressuring him to uphold the "family honour." She often took Neville to visit his incapacitated parents at St. Mungo's, stating that he should be proud of their sacrifice.[6]

Sometime in 1993-1994 she was probably very ill, according to a prophecy made by Hogwarts Divination Professor Sybill Trelawney. This was told to her grandson Neville.

Second Wizarding War

"Thing was they bit off a bit more than they can chew with Gran. Little old witch living alone, they probably thought they didn't need to send anyone particularly powerful. Anyway, Dawlish is still in St. Mungo's and Gran's on the run."
— Neville Longbottom on Augusta evading capture[src]
Closed Ward

Augusta visiting her son and her daughter-in-law at St Mungo's Hospital on Christmas

In 1995, Augusta supported Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore when they claimed that Lord Voldemort had returned to power, as did Neville. Her support even led her to stop subscribing to the Daily Prophet, due to the newspaper's vicious smear campaign against Harry and Dumbledore.[7] When she found out that Neville has not told anyone of his parents' condition, she became angry at him for thinking he was ashamed and told Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Ginny Weasley about it. Sternness soon turned to pride, as she finally became proud of Neville after his involvement in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries.

In 1997, after Death Eaters had taken control of the Ministry of Magic, Neville was one of the leaders of the student rebellion against Alecto and Amycus Carrow at Hogwarts. In an attempt to force Neville to be more cooperative, Auror John Dawlish was ordered to capture Augusta and take her hostage to ensure Neville's behaviour. Augusta, however, put up a fight, which Dawlish wasn't expecting; according to Neville, she put Dawlish in St. Mungo's. After this, Augusta went on the run.

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The Battle of Hogwarts

She later re-emerged at the Battle of Hogwarts to assist Neville when he called everyone to arms against the Death Eater army. She expressed great pride in her grandson for following in his parents' footsteps.[8] Augusta fought during the battle and survived.[9]

Little is known of Augusta's life after the war. Her grandson Neville eventually married Hannah Abbott and took up a position as Professor of Herbology at Hogwarts.

Physical appearance

Augusta Longbottom was described as a formidable looking witch. She was tall, thin and bony. She commonly wore a hat with a stuffed vulture on it and carried a bright red handbag.

Personality and traits

"That Harry Potter's got more backbone than the whole Ministry of Magic put together!"
— Augusta's views on the Ministry[src]

Augusta Longbottom was a severe woman who frequently claimed that her grandson, Neville, lacked the talents that his parents had possessed. She was angry when she realised Neville had never told anyone about why he lived with her, thinking that he was ashamed of his parents. Nevertheless, Augusta grew proud of her grandson after discovering how dedicated he was to defeating Lord Voldemort. She was civil towards Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley, and Hermione Granger when she met them in St Mungo's. She might be somewhat biased towards what she is proud of, as she found her grandson's initial lack of talent as a failure of inheriting his father's prestige, and looked down on Charms simply because she failed her O.W.L.s herself.

Despite her elderly age (as Neville described her as a "little old witch, living alone"), she shows tremendous loyalty, bravery and proper reactions, as she easily and swiftly defeated the younger Auror sent to take her hostage and fled, and participated in the Battle of Hogwarts without fear nor hesitancy.

Magical abilities and skills

"I really saw Mrs Longbottom as a powerful witch."
— J. K. Rowling[src]

Relationships

Neville Longbottom

"It's high time your grandmother learned to be proud of the grandson she's got, rather than the one she thinks she ought to have — particularly after what happened at the Ministry."
— Minerva McGonagall regarding Augusta's treatment of her grandson[src]
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Neville Longbottom, her only grandchild

During the early years of Neville's life, Augusta often thought that Neville was a Squib and was afraid he would not get into Hogwarts. She was extremely proud when he did but it was apparent that Neville and his grandmother were not very close as Augusta was seen reprimanding her grandson. Augusta also sent Neville a Howler and pushed Neville to be like his parents by doing well in school, especially in Transfiguration (a class Neville hated).

In later years, she became proud of Neville as she realised how excellent a wizard and person he was. She was shown commenting in the Daily Prophet about his powers and during the Battle of Hogwarts, she was proud to fight alongside him. After the end of the Second Wizarding War Neville married Hannah Abbott and the two currently have no children. Neville also replaced Professor Sprout as the Herbology professor at Hogwarts.

Frank and Alice Longbottom

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Frank Longbottom, her son

"Well, your grandmother is used to losing family members to our cause.... Your death will not come as a great shock...."
— Lucius Malfoy regarding what happened to Frank and Alice[src]
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Alice Longbottom, her daughter-in-law

It is unknown what her relationship with Frank and Alice was before they were tortured, but it must have been fairly close as Augusta was chosen to raise their infant son after they were no longer able to. After the attack, Mrs. Longbottom seemed to love her son and daughter-in-law, often taking Neville to visit them at St. Mungo's. However, at times, she seemed to tire of providing for them, as she sounded weary when speaking to Alice and advised Neville to throw away a gum wrapper Alice gave him. However, it is assumed that she still cared for them as she obviously respected them and says numerous times that she wants Neville to be more like them.

Griselda Marchbanks

Augusta and Madam Marchbanks were described as close friends by Neville Longbottom. Griselda had come for dinner at Mrs Longbottom's many times.

Etymology

Augusta is a Latin name and the feminine form of Augustus, meaning "great" or "venerable," derived from the Latin verb augere, "to increase." [10] Augustus was the name given to the first emperor of Rome, and subsequently Augusta was sometimes used as a title for empresses of the Roman and Byzantine empires.

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ Neville's grandfather put a fanged gerbil in her handbag in 1947, so Augusta has to have been alive - and old enough to own a handbag - by 1947
  2. ↑ World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling
  3. ↑ Pottermore - The Quill of Acceptance and The Book of Admittance states that Neville had "disappointed great aunts and uncles"; Algie and Enid are one of each... making two more that are unaccounted for; it is unknown as to whether they are Augusta's siblings or her husband's, making it possible that either one had at least one sibling.
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  5. ↑ The Queen's Handbag
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  7. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  8. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
  9. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
  10. ↑ Behind the Name: Augusta
  11. ↑ http://www.sainou.com/leila-hoffman/
  12. ↑ http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/nevilles-grandmother-augusta-longbottom-cast-deathly-hallows-73518/ Finch in DH
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