Tilting at windmills Tilting at windmills Tilting at windmills is an English idiom that means attacking imaginary enemies. The expression is derived from the 1605 novel "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes, and the word "tilt" in this context comes from jousting. The phrase is sometimes used to describe either confrontations where adversaries are incorrectly perceived, or courses of action that are based on misinterpreted or misapplied heroic, romantic, or idealistic justifications. It may also connote an importune, unfounded, and vain effort against adversaries real or imagined for a vain goal. The phrase comes from an episode in the Cervantes novel wherein protagonist
Neville Longbottom (Fictional Character) reported by Rita Skeeter as ""enjoying a little more Ogden's Firewhisky than most would expect from custodians of our children"". Whether this is true or simply another scandalous rumour from Rita Skeeter is unknown. It was reported by Rita Skeeter that Neville is the godfather of Harry's second son, Albus Potter. Neville Longbottom (Fictional Character) Neville Longbottom is a fictional character and fan favorite in J.K Rowling's Harry Potter series. Neville Longbottom comes from a pure-blood family. He was a student at Hogwarts as a Gryffindor. Neville Longbottom joined Hogwarts the same year that Harry potter Joined Hogwarts. Neville Longbottom