*based on a Tumblr writing prompt* The new students of Hogwarts would whisper stories about Professor Longbottom. The story of how he allegedly cut off the head of Voldemort's snake. The story of how he fought off werewolves. The story of how he was tortured by Death Eaters and lived. The students were left disappointed when they realised that Neville Longbottom was nothing more than an ageing herbology professor, and that the stories were just that; stories. Or were they?