My hard and fast prediction for HP5

[Megan]

No: HPFGUIDX 27768

Cindy wrote:
> 
> I think it is would be a lot more fun if Draco has power over Harry 
> due to Draco's Prefect status.  If they're both Prefects, then the 
> balance of power is exactly the same as it was in the first four 
> books.  But if Draco is a prefect and Harry is not . . . oooh, the 
> possibilities are so delicious.  How demeaning it would be if Draco 
> could send Harry back to his dorm when he was prowling around after 
> hours.  
> 
> By the way, can Prefects take points away from all students or just 
> members of their own house?  I seem to recall Percy taking points 
> from Harry and Ron in CoS.
> 
> Cindy

I think you hit the jackpot there--author's delight.  This situation
is THE best for creating new (and exciting conflict), which is what
stories are based on.  I can foresee JKR having fun with this
one...plus, couldn't it be a subtle sub-plot on good vs. evil?  Harry
being Good, with Draco in the Bad side, yet Draco holds the power...

-Megan