My hard and fast prediction for HP5

[Cindy C.]

No: HPFGUIDX 27777

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., suki_willoughby at y... wrote:
> 

> I think it's highly unlikely that Draco will become a Prefect. Can 
> anyone provide reasons to think otherwise aside from wishful (well, 
> not on my part) thinking and an interesting plot turn?
> 


I can provide the best, most believable, most real-life reason 
possible:  political connections.  I suspect that a few well-placed 
donations and a nudge from the Minister of Magic, and Draco is a shoe-
in for prefect.

Cindy (wishing everything worth having were merit-based, but 
acknowledging that it is not)