In going through the old posts to the list

[heidi.h.tandy.c92 at alumni.upenn.edu]

especially since my section predates Book IV, I am really enjoying 
reading all the predictions and the conclusions we had made before 
Book IV's release - I know we're supposed to be looking for ongoing 
threads as much as anything else, but I would love it if anyone finds 
a "gem" - let us know!
And maybe we should have a little section of the FAQ for Predictions 
Which Were Clearly Made By People Channeling Trelawney (and I mean 
that in a nice way!)


here's a little gem from Nicholas:
Ragharding the Dragon on the book 4 cover, my friend has worked it 
out. I don't think Harry will have to fight it. See PoA, Owl Post 
again.
I shall now read from the Holy book;

'And the Dementors?' said Dumbledore. 'They'll be removed from the 
school, I trust?'
'Oh yes, they'll have to go,' said Fudge, running his fingers through 
his hair distractedly through his hair. 'Never dreamed they'd attempt 
the kiss on an inocent boy... completely out of control... No, I'll 
have them packed off to Azkabahn tonight.
Perhaps we should think about Dragons at the school entrance...'
'Hagrid would like that' said Dumbledore, with a swift smile at Harry 
and Hermione.

I thin this explains it quite well - I am just annoyed that I didn't 
spot it myself. The Dragon picture is probably to throw off all of 
our guesses, or might not be as important as we think. Or maybe it 
is... But it could be a Hogwarts Dragon.