Prefects Speculation (Harry Turns it Down or Gets Something Else)

[Rafe]

No: HPFGUIDX 28546

There has been a fair amount of speculation about Prefects.

It trouble times ahead I see the prefects as patrolling the castle to 
keep an eye on things checking nothing untoward is going on. This I 
guess already happens, but will become more important.

a) Can Dumbledore put Harry at risk by doing this?
b) Can he afford not to, wouldn't everyone need to see Harry doign it 
so they are not afraid..

Harry as a prefect seems likely if only because he is the Hero but 
couldn't he turn it down (enough attention, things on his plate as it 
is?). Perhaps he could be involved in otherways for example I can see 
som sort of student defence patrol thing being formed, which he then 
heads up in some way.

It seems that there's a possibility for Harry not to be a prefect but 
still have responsibility. Above is one possibility - how about being 
being with OoP business/ tarining?

It seems almost certain that Hermione will become a prefect - good 
grades is a criteria, but so is characters. Some people have 
mentioned rule rbreaking as a problem - didn't seem to be a problem 
for James and Lily did it?

Enough of my rmabling - I'll contribute again it anyone interested in 
this!
Rafe