ADMIN: Canon Basis For Predictions and Speculation

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No: HPFGUIDX 44141

Derby time again!

Hi, all.

While we're all speculating on the possible future of HP, just a 
quick reminder that speculations on future plot events, like all 
other forms of commentary here on HPfGU, must be in some way anchored 
by the canon.  Extrapolations are just fine -- indeed, that's the 
time-honored way to form hypotheses about what might happen next in 
the books -- but in order to keep things on-topic, we do ask that 
just like in math class, you show your work.

In other words, when expressing an opinion about what you think might 
happen in OoP, please explain your reasoning with some reference 
either to the books themselves or to interviews with the author.

For example, the statement "I think that it would be great if Harry 
were to start work on learning the Animagus transformation in the 
next book!" does not really meet our content guidelines, because it 
is not rooted in canon.  It is merely an expression of preference and 
makes no canon point.  It would therefore be best sent to OT-Chatter.

If, on the other hand, you gave your reasons for thinking that the 
series so far points to this a likely plot development (Harry's 
father was an Animagus, and Harry has inherited many of James' other 
talents; the word "Phoenix" in the title of the fifth book hints that 
transformation may be a major theme of the novel; etc.), then the 
speculation would be rooted in canon and therefore appropriate to the 
main list.

As always, please also use the SHIP prefix in the subject line when 
discussing or speculating about romantic relationships between the 
characters.  

For further information, you can always check out our Humongous 
BigFile, which contains our list rules.  You can get there through:

www.hpfgu.org.uk/admin


Thanks for helping to keep this thread on-topic.


Now, off to the races!


Elkins
Magical Moderator Team