A Possible Progression of the Harry Potter series

[baringer2k at aol.com]

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I would like to perhaps introduce a theory that may not be original, but as  yet I have not seen anyone post something like this. Granted, I am a new  subscriber, so I acknowledge that this may have already been presented (in  which case I ask the moderators to please delete this).

After having read the four books back to back?having discovered them only a  week or so ago?I imagined myself in J.K. Rowling's shoes. How would I  continue from here if I was the writer? This will, of course, relate to  several theories that are readily available on the 'net.

Cornelius Fudge made a veiled threat to Dumbledore when he informed him of  his intention to discuss the running of Hogwards (end of HP&TGOF). I imagine  that there will be a severe disruption of Hogwarts| not only the  administration of it, but its existence as an institution of learning  altogether. With the growing tendency of the books to progress from  light-hearted fantasy to dark tormenting horror, I see an abrupt change  perhaps happening. This might not occur immediately, but then is life in  general is not predictable. So, given that truth, I predict the  unpredictable! Each of the seven books is one year at Hogwart's, right? So  what if those years at Hogwart's don't necessarily entail education? What if  those years at Hogwart's entail strife and battle?

Harry, Hermione, Ron and the others are growing up, and the lives they live  in this series of books easily transcends the stereotypical life of fictional  characters. Life happens. That, I believe, is one of the greatest reasons I  like Rowling's books: they are unpredictable, and extremely well-woven.

As stated above, I am a new member, so I hope you'll forgive any repetition  or ignorance. I am unimaginably grateful that this discussion group exists,  and thank the moderators and members for their efforts!  Thanks!!

Marcus Mebes, Shreveport Louisiana