How did Neville kill the snake?

Nagini was killed by Neville Longbottom with Godric Gryffindor’s Sword in 1998 and was the last Horcrux to be destroyed after Rowena Ravenclaw’s diadem.

How did Neville get the sword from Griphook?

How did Neville get the Sword of Gryffindor? In “Deathly Hallows,” Griphook the goblin claims that Godric Gryffindor stole his sword from the goblins and Griphook, in turn, steals the sword from Harry, Ron and Hermione in Gringotts. And it came back to Neville.”

How did Neville get the Sword of Gryffindor to kill Nagini?

He was really a true Gryffindor and was in need when the snake was trying to attack Ron and Hermione. So the sword presented itself from sorting hat to Neville and Neville drew it out and killed Nagini.

What happened to the sword of Gryffindor after Griphook took it?

The sword is a powerful magic object in it’s own right (as is the Sorting Hat), so when a true Gryffindor was displaying great bravery and had great need of it, the sword chose to leave Griphook and present itself to Neville.

What did Neville see in the Sorting Hat?

Instead he took his pain and channelled it into his training. Spurred by news of the Death Eaters’ escape, he strove to avenge his parents and prevent more innocents from suffering their dreadful fate. The Sorting Hat was right – deep down, Neville Longbottom had the heart of a lion.

Why does Neville Longbottom use a sword to kill snakes?

The sword was used twice in the series (by Harry Potter and Neville Longbottom) to kill snakes: Salazar Slytherin’s Basilisk and Nagini, respectively. This may symbolise Godric Gryffindor ‘s enmity with Salazar Slytherin, who was closely associated with serpents.

Why can the griffindor’s sword be used to kill Nagini?

Because the Griffindor’s sword is Goblin made weapon which helped the unknowing Neville helped to fulfill the mission given to him by Harry. Nagini (the snake) was a Horcrux which can only be destroyed by incredibly powerful destructive substances.

Why does the Sword of Gryffindor absorb basilisk venom?

The Sword of Gryffindor absorbed basilisk venom when Harry used it to kill the basilisk. Basilisk venom is one of the few things capable of destroying a horcrux. Because Neville used the sword of Gryffindor, which was infused with Basilisk venom when Harry was in the chamber of secrets. Basilisk venom can destroy horcruxes.

Who placed the Sword of Gryffindor in the lake?

So, for alternate reasons I agree with David’s answer, that Snape was the one who placed the Sword of Gryffindor in the lake in the Forest of Dean. Remus Lupin to Harry in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 12, Page 237 (US Hardcover First Edition)