Re: Harry’s fate according to the bookies ("Moby Dick" spoiler and all)

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Carol: 
> Notice that she doesn't imply that Ron won't survive, only that he
> won't be a teacher. (He's expressed a desire to become an Auror, and I
> think he'll get his wish. Otherwise, why have both boys take Potions
> in HBP?) "Maybe not the one you'd think" seems to rule out Hermione as
> the teacher, so I think it must be Neville as Herbology teacher. 

Potioncat:
5th-year-Ron wanted to be an Auror. But I think he'll become a Healer. 
It requires the same classes as Auror, so both boys would need Potions. 
(My 15-year-old son wanted to be a cop. Now that he's 18, that career 
has dropped from his list.)

Neville is a good guess for teacher, but I wouldn't rule out Percy. It 
sort of depends on JKR's definition of classmate. 
Kathy