Ron's Prediction

[samwise406]

No: HPFGUIDX 41517

Jules writes:
<<<<I was rereading book 1 SS, and a line jumped out at me.  I recall 
reading post awhile back about Ron's Divining ablities.  This quote 
caught me off guard because I don't remember it being there before. 
The quote takes place right after Binns Exam ( I left my book at 
work. :o(  )  Ron says Neville will play Quidditch for England before 
Hagird tells anyone how to get past Fluffy.  Well if Ron's a diviner 
as you claim then Neville "grows out" of his forgetfulness and 
becomes a quidditch player.>>>>

I noticed that part too!, except I don't think you've got the quote 
quite right. I haven't got the book handy either, but I'm pretty sure 
it says that Neville will play Quidditch for England before Hagrid 
_betrays Dumbledore_, which makes it a little more broad. 

It sounds to me like one of those innocent lines that could mean 
nothing, but then end up forshadowing things to come. I don't think 
Hagrid could ever _willingly_ betray Dumbledore (which I think is 
implied in the statement), because it's just not in him. Plus, he 
practically worships the man, always saying how great he is and 
coming to his defense when Karkaroff spits at his feet. It would make 
for an interesting and unexpected plot twist, though. That one line 
is part of the reason why I feel Neville will be the next Quidditch 
captain for Gryffindor - a stepping stone for playing for England. 

I could see Hagrid betraying Dumbledore accidentally, but never 
considered the part where he tells the trio Fluffy's secret as a 
betrayal...it seemed as if Dumbledore wanted them to try getting the 
stone themselves, although I don't think he could have made Hagrid 
tell them like he did - that was a slip of the tongue.

-Allison (who finally decides to not be a lurker and to make her 
first post!)