"True" Predictions

[prefectmarcus at yahoo.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 24105

I think we are confusing the difference between "Real" and "True".  
Usually they are synonymous; but strictly speaking in this case, they 
are not.  "Real" refers to the validity.  "True" tends to refer to the 
actual content.  

Real predictions will likely come true, but they don't have to.  Just 
predictions that come true aren't necessarily real.  "The sun will 
rise tomorrow", is certainly a true predictions, but it really isn't a 
"Real" prediction, is it?

Dumbledore refers to two "Real" predictions by Trelawney.  He does NOT 
use the word "True".  I do not have canon in front of me, but if 
memory serves, within a few paragraphs he is telling Harry that the 
prediction might not come true.  So Dumbledore knows the difference.

So I suspect that Voldemort is trying his hardest to make sure that 
Trelawney's first "Real" prediction doesn't become "True."  :)

Marcus