1st prediction - movie fears - Snape - Who's doomed

[Amy Z]

No: HPFGUIDX 22243

Allison wrote:

>I know everyone makes such a big deal out of this, but isn't it
>possible Dumbledore was joking, or that her first prediction is
>irrelevant to the story? 

I thought so, but JKR has responded to a "what was the first?" 
question in a way that suggests it's very important.  I wish she'd 
just said "Oh, I dunno, I think she predicted petrol prices would 
skyrocket in 1978."  Then we'd all be surprised when Trelawney's first 
prediction turned out to be a key to the whole plot.  I have a similar 
complaint about a matter Lizo of Newsround brought up--a clue I never 
would have thought was a clue if JKR hadn't said so--but I won't say 
what it is so that I don't spoil anyone else's ignorant bliss.

Caius wrote:

>I'm planning to picket my neighborhood multiplex on opening
>day, dressed in Dementor robes. 

No way, Caius; you are this list's official anti-Dementor.  Reading 
your posts is right up there with chocolate as a cure for depression.

Marie Antoinette wrote of Snape:

>I don't want him to die, being in love with him and all (and I think 
I'm the
>only one on this list that is...I feel so outnumbered). 

The only one?  Fear not, or should I say, sorry--you have competition 
galore.

The Overlord/Lyra (I sense multiple fandoms) wrote:

>Sirius 65%, etc.

My favorite and one of the highest on my doomed list, Remus, isn't on 
your list.  What do you think of his chances?  Unfortunately, I think 
JKR may find him an irresistible substitute for Sirius on the 
sacrificial altar:  he's beloved enough by Harry and us for his death 
to really hurt, but it wouldn't be as cruel as killing Sirius.  
(Crueller to me, but less cruel to Harry.)

Amy Z

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