Recognition at the end of Book 7

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No: HPFGUIDX 68366

 "Phil Davis" <phil4sue at y...> wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I've been pondering about the end of book 7, when all is done and 
> dusted, will we see a few "gongs" handed out in recognition of a 
> successful campaign.
> 
> Here's my quick list:-
> 
> Order of Merlin 1st Class:
> 
> Harry Potter
> Sirius Black (posthumous)
> Ron Weasley (posthumous)
> Percy Weasley (for services to The OotP)
> 

why will Ron's be posthumously?  You ahve just upset me greatly!!!  
To have Ron die at the very end of the book will most certainly mean 
I should book my intended holiday to Australia to get over it all!