[HPFGU-OTChatter] Question

[Richelle Votaw]

> How would everyone feel if Ron or Hermione were to die in anytime between
books 5-7.  This is not directly related to canon, so I can't ask this on
the main list.
>
> I know for me, those two are my favorite characters.  Well, the whole trio
actually.  If they died I would feel as if a best friend has died.  Yes I
know, how sad is that?!

Well, Hermione I'd be surprised if she died.  I don't know, it just doesn't
seem like it could accomplish much.  I love Hermione, don't get me wrong.
She's just more use alive.  However, I would not be surprised at all if Ron
dies in the last book in something parallel to the first book where he
sacrifices himself so that Harry can face and defeat Voldemort.  Only this
time around it's worse than just a stone arm wacking you over the head,
which couldn't felt too good.

My mom, on the other hand, thinks Hermione will die simply because nobody
seems to think she will.  Everybody worries over Ron sacrificing himself and
Harry dying so that all mankind can be saved, but not much is said (by fans)
about Hermione dying.  For whatever that's worth.

If Ron dies I can live with it.  I'd be sad, sure.  But I can forsee it.
However, if Harry dies I will be furious.

Richelle