[HPforGrownups]Upcoming Deaths (and past deaths)

[Richelle Votaw]

No: HPFGUIDX 45201

Debbie writes:

> As for the plural "deaths", I think the Death Eaters will begin their
> next killing spree, killing all and any in their way, wizards and
> muggles. Most will be nameless faces to us, but some will affect us
> more deeply.

I think that we will know many of those who die, but not that many will be
really close to Harry.  As I've said a million and a half times, I think
Hagrid will die in Book 5, and if Ron dies (I'm still hoping he lives, but
doubting it as well) it won't be until Book 7 in a final confrontation or
events leading to the final confrontation (so that Harry can go on, as we've
seen before).  However, in the mean time many others will die, JKR
emphasized that in an interview(s).  I think it will be people like one or
more Weasleys (particularly those away from Hogwarts), and possibly students
parents, older brothers/sisters, people Harry knew who have now left
Hogwarts, etc.  Hogwarts seems to be the safehaven, at least as long as
Dumbledore is around.

On the topic of deaths, In GoF at the leaving feast, Dumbledore said "Some
of you in this Hall have already suffered directly at the hands of Lord
Voldemort.  Many of your families have been torn asunder."  Now that "some
of you have suffered" could go for anyone who was friends with Cedric.
However, the "many of your families have been torn asunder" line is
different.  Who do we know who qualifies as having their family torn asunder
by Voldemort?  Harry, of course.  Neville.  Susan Bones (as her grandparents
were killed by Voldemort).  Who else?  Anyone known?  Three students hardly
qualifies as "many."  Therefore there must be many others.   I suppose if
indeed a Weasley (the "missing Weasley(s)") had been killed that would
qualify four more (Fred, George, Ron, Ginny) no, five, wasn't Percy there as
a guest?  Can't remember if he stuck around that long.  Anyway, it makes me
wonder who all has been affected by Voldemort.  Many more than we know for
sure.  Did I leave anyone out?

Richelle

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