Who SHOULD Die in OoP?

[Cindy C.]

No: HPFGUIDX 27916

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., justanopinion2001me at y... wrote:
> We've talked a lot about which characters we predict will die in 
> OoP.  

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In other words, what important HP character would die 
> if you were writing OoP, and why?  If it is a character you find a 
> bit annoying and would like to eliminate for that reason, fine.  If 
> there is a character whose death you think would be especially 
> compelling and make OoP memorable, great.  If there is a character 
> whose death would allow other characters to change or grow in an 
> interesting way, super.  
> 
> Are there any theories out there about which death would 
> really "enhance" OoP?


At first, I thought this question would be easy for me.  I figured 
I'd just say Hagrid, because as I've said before, he and his pink 
umbrella may have outlived their usefulness.

But then again, Hagrid's death wouldn't have any emotional impact for 
me.  If Hagrid's death makes me say "Thank goodness!" instead of "Oh, 
no!", then maybe Hagrid wouldn't be the best choice.

So what character would I be willing to sacrifice to move the story 
along and open up new vistas for the other characters?  I could say 
Lupin because it would be so tragic, but Harry's life wouldn't change 
a whole lot if Lupin died.  After all, Lupin wasn't even in GoF, and 
Harry did just fine.  The relationships among the remaining 
characters might not change at all following Lupin's demise.

Maybe that means I'd have to recommend Sirius as the most meaningful 
potential death (although I'd really miss him).  It's hard to say 
that, though, because I haven't had nearly enough of Sirius yet.  He 
has had only a few short scenes and he stars in Padfoot returns, so 
it would be a shame to dispatch him before he really gets to be 
pivotal in a future book.  So after all that rambling, I guess I'd 
have to say Sirius (but not until the last 50 pages of OoP).

Cindy (wondering if she can also kill Lockhart, just for fun)