Book 6 Hint:New Minister for Magic?

[Karen]

No: HPFGUIDX 74852

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Risti" <pretty_feet51 at y...> 
wrote:
> "What's the point," [Ron] said dully, "We've got about as much 
> chance of winning the Quidditch Cup this year as Dad's got of 
> becoming Minister of Magic."(pg 575 British)
> 
> And of course, we all know Ron's a Seer in denial.
> 
> Furthermore,
> 
> "The Minister for Magic will never employ Harry Potter!' said 
> Umbridge, her voice rising furiously.
> 
> "There may well be a new Minister for Magic by the time Potter is 
> ready to join!" shouted Professor McGonagall.
> 
> (pg 586 British)
> 
> So...I know where I'm putting my bet, how about you?

Since Gryffindor won the cup, I'd say that Ron's batting .500 at 
this point, so I expect to see Arthur Weasley as MoM before the end 
of book 7, anyway!!!

Karen