Doomed, they're Doomed!

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No: HPFGUIDX 39297

Since Cindy's mentioned that she thinks Dumbledore will die by means 
of Evil!Snape betrayal (Naah):-)

Anyone got any other feelings on 'Doomed' possibilities between now 
and the end of Book 7?

Hagrid: In love, responsible mission, come to terms with his half-
giant-hood. Doomed, he's doomed.
(And JKR obviously loves Hagrid, so is he the death she's going to 
find it very hard to write?)

Sirius: Young, handsome, Harry's beloved Godfather, unjustly accused. 
Another completely doomed character. Death while Trying Bravely to 
Save Snape would be a bit obvious, but still workable. Besides, 
Sirius strikes me as the type who'd *enjoy* a good, redeeming death 
scene.

Dumbledore: Wise, noble, (grand) father figure to Harry, leads group 
of people through dangerous territory (so to speak). 
Has 'Watch out for the Balrog' sticker on his back.

McGonagall: Currently too boring and underwritten to die.

Snape: Currently too sneaky, mean and tough to die. His death in a 
Bravely Redeeming Fashion would have a very high nausea rating. Also 
A Good Person Who Has Done Evil Things, which could come in useful 
for Ron (see below).

Besides, at least one of McGonagall or Snape has to survive, as 
someone has to explain all the plot points at the end of Book 7. ;-)

Neville Longbottom: More fun alive than dead, as currently hot 
favourite for Future Staff Member, with Tragic Past and possible 
Hidden Talents.

Colin Creavey: Has already survived one near-death experience, so 
killing him off would be a bit of a shock. But JKR likes shocks.

Dennis Creavey: Yes.  Well, we are talking about 'kill the spare' 
Rowling here. :-)

Ginny: Too sweet. Besides, surely JKR exorcised her sadistic 
tendencies. towards Ginny by the end of CoS?

Weasley's other than Ron and Ginny: Probable. There's just so many of 
them. And it would give us a Deeply Moving Picture of Family Grief.

Ron: More likely to Betray Harry Then Repent than actually get 
killed. Symbolic hints are being dropped all over the place. 
Interestingly, when Harry read Ron's tea leaves he gave his future 
as 'trials and suffering' followed by 'great happiness' (GoF UK 
hardback, p. 81) - is Snape the person who is going to Save Ron? (see 
above).

Hermoine: Would be a bit suicidal, since she's JKR's alter-ego. 
However, her tendency to forget she's a witch under stress may lead 
her into serious problems. Pupil Most Likely to Become A Civil 
Servant/Government Employee.

Harry: Could only be more doomed if he walked under a ladder while 
simultaneously waving at the Headless Horseman. But he may survive 
his death.

Voldemort.  Well, what do YOU think?

Pip