Was Neville Longbottom supposed to be the chosen one?
Neville Longbottom was also a candidate for the “chosen one” label, as he also fits the prophecy. By targeting him and trying to kill him, Voldemort marked him as his equal, while Neville got to live his life without that burden (though that doesn’t mean he had an easy life).
Who was the real chosen one in Harry Potter?
“The Chosen One” was a title applied to Harry Potter in reference to Professor Trelawney’s prophecy about an individual destined to defeat or be defeated by Lord Voldemort. However, the wording of the Prophecy meant that the actual Chosen One could have been either Harry or his classmate Neville Longbottom (JKR-FAQ).