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"I don't think it matters, me being in Slytherin. I mean, it's just houses, isn't it? Besides, Joining the Dumbledore's Army sounds fantastic! I am sick of that old pig, Umbridge, you know? Being in Slytherin doesn't mean we are junior Death Eaters, it just means that we carry Slytherin's characteristics" 

-Neil to Ginny Weasley during his First Year in Hogwarts

Neil Neville Avery (b. July 4 ,1984) was a Half-blood wizard who began school at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1995 to 2002, and was sorted into Slytherin house. Depite the fact that he was sorted into Slytherin, he didn't hold any grudge against Gryffindors or Muggle-borns. Infact, he became quite a good friends with Neville Longbottom, and Ginny Weasley during his Hogwarts Year. He was a child of Alfred Avery (Half-Blood wizard) and Madeline Avery née Schmidt (a pure blood witch). It is known that the Avery family was famous for serving the Dark Lord during the first Wizarding War. It is unknown that if the Avery family had participated in the Second Wizarding War. The Avery family alliance themselves to the Malfoy, Black and Lestrange families during the rise of the Dark Lord. Since the family was one of those pure-blood mania, they carried grudge against the muggle-borns. Neil is famous for his trouble making abilities during his years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Neil's Gringott Vault

Biography
Neil Avery was born in July, 4 1984 in Avery Manor. The Avery were traditionally sorted into Slytherin houses but they weren't pure-blood manias. Though it had been told that Avery had served Voldemort during the Rise of the Dark Arts.

Neil was able to conjure toys and sweets when he was just an infact due to his strong magical power. When he was only five, he was able to float things around with just a little touch of his finger. His name was confirmed by Magical Quill for his enrollment in Hogwarts.

Due to his Family tradition, he was sorted into Slytherin House. Despite the fact that he was sorted into the house, he got along well with Gryffindors, and Hufflepuffs, befriending Colin Creevy, Ginny Weasley, Hannah Abott, and Neville Longbottom.

He was introduced to Dumbledore's Army, a group led by Harry Potter during his First Year. He stated that he was annoyed by Umbridge and wants to do whatever annoys her back. He joined the club. He was also able to conjure patronus in his First Year. (Thinking about cakes, and sweets).

Some people ended up calling him 'Slytherin in Gryffindor clothing'.

Appearance
Neil is tall and slender, with platinum blond hair and cold, light blue eyes. He has a pale complexion and rather sharp, pointed features.

Personality Traits
Neil is somewhat immature. Though he is kind, loyal, courageous and selfless person, he has, at times, shown to be capable of an explosive temper when angered. Unlike his family members, Neil also have love for pranks and mischief.

Magical abilities and skills

 * Duelling
 * Defence Against the Dark Arts
 * Non-verbal and wandless magic
 * Charms
 * Transfiguration
 * Potioneer

Etymology
Neil is irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Neil is "champion". Neville is Old French origin, and the meaning of Neville is "new village". The name Avery is a origin of the name 'Alfred', which means magical counsel. It can be translated as, Magical champion of the new village.